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Chapter 719 Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Otherworld, Bai Hua (White Birch) Forest Tribe.
"Is this guy the most mighty and imposing one here?" Jiang Xiao sat beside a bonfire, watching the savage uncle in the courtyard polishing a stone tool. He whispered to the girl beside him.
"Mmm, mmm." He Zhongyang nodded like a chick pecking at rice, the bone earrings on her earlobes swaying. "He's the strongest. When I was little, he was the captain of the spearman squad!"
Under normal circumstances, it would take some effort to polish a stone into the desired shape. However, the savage tribe was born with sharp teeth and claws, making everything easier.
This savage uncle was also the one who made weapons for the tribe all year round. Stone spears, stone knives, and wooden bows and arrows mostly came from his wooden hut courtyard.
The savage uncle glanced at the blueprint and kept talking to the two young apprentices in the savage language, seemingly exchanging ideas.
After that, the savage uncle used his sharp fingernails to carve marks on the stone again and again. The scratches became deeper each time, and soon, a "Tender Beef Five-Square" (a pun referring to a shape and a dish) was born.
Jiang Xiao curiously looked at this weapon. This was a hammer?
The savage uncle compared it to the blueprint provided by Jiang Xiao and directly "Photoshopped" it on the spot!
He forcibly carved the "Tender Beef Five-Square" into a "Fang Tian Ji" (halberd)!
Amazing!
"Photoshopping" only took a few minutes, but "retouching" took half an hour!
Jiang Xiao felt several times that it was good enough, already exquisite enough, but seeing the savage uncle's serious polishing, Jiang Xiao was too embarrassed to discourage his enthusiasm.
Jiang Xiao suddenly said, "By the way, Xiao Zhongyang, has your mother ever mentioned bronze or ironware?"
He Zhongyang blinked her eyes and said, "I don't have any impression."
Jiang Xiao nodded and said, "I don't know if there are any copper or iron mines here. Even if there aren't, there should be better materials than stone, right? Why does the Bai Hua Forest Tribe still use stone products?"
He Zhongyang looked at Jiang Xiao curiously and asked, "Is the material important?"
This time, it was Jiang Xiao's turn to be stunned. "Of course it's important, it should be said that it's extremely important!"
"Hee hee..." He Zhongyang rubbed her little head, revealing a signature silly smile. "I don't know."
Jiang Xiao glanced at the savage uncle thoughtfully and said, "When we go out to look for minerals, we'll come back and vindicate the savage uncle."
He Zhongyang asked, "What vindication?"
Jiang Xiao replied, "Let him become a real blacksmith."
Beside them, the savage uncle suddenly spoke, "Our situation here is quite special. Our only enemies are those released ape-ghosts. Iron products are as fragile as stone products to them. The ape-ghosts can easily break them.
What's important is the person using the weapon, whether the star power covering the weapon is sufficient. That's the fundamental reason for ensuring that the weapon doesn't break."
Scary…
The savage uncle spoke!
The longer Jiang Xiao lived in the Bai Hua Forest Tribe, the more he felt that this place was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. You never knew which savage would speak the human language. It was very magical.
The savage uncle continued, "Wood resources can be regenerated, and there are also many stone resources. Moreover, it's easier for us to make them."
Which just makes it easier for you to Photoshop, right?
So basically you're just lazy!?
Jiang Xiao was skeptical of the savage uncle's words. He still felt that the better the material, the better. Not to mention weapons, but just defense, wouldn't the defensive effect of wearing wooden armor and wearing iron armor be different?
However, the savage uncle's words reminded Jiang Xiao. It seemed that Madam Zhu Yue had already helped them find a way to make ironware? It should be like this, right? Otherwise, this savage uncle shouldn't have such knowledge reserves, and shouldn't understand what Jiang Xiao was talking about.
If this was the case, then it should be vigorously developed, striving to enter the Iron Age…
Jiang Xiao asked curiously, "Uncle, do you have a name?"
The savage uncle let his hair down, staring intently at the Fang Tian Ji, carving patterns on it with his sharp fingernails. "Madam Zhu Yue calls me Wangu Jiang (Stubborn Artisan)."
Jiang Xiao said, "Uh…"
What Artisan?
So cute? Does that match your disheveled hair and rough, unrestrained face?
Wangu Jiang casually swung the Fang Tian Ji, looking very satisfied, and said, "This weapon is very unique. It has crescent moon blades on both sides."
"Let me see." Jiang Xiao hurriedly took it and thrust it forward in a pretentious manner.
Uh…
Where's Art Mastery?
Inner Star Chart, get to work!
At the same time, on Earth, Jiang Xiao in the Cato Manor was looking at the Prince helplessly.
Yes, Bei Yu·Cato was now a real prince.
"Coach! Quickly, how should I summon it! Teach me the secret!" Bei Yu's body was shining with a Long-Haired Wraith Star Map, looking at Jiang Xiao with a look of longing.
Jiang Xiao couldn't help but grin. How would I know what your broken Star Map is for?
However, what was certain was that this Wraith Star Map was a battle-type Star Map, not a spell-type. Bei Yu's star techniques were all warrior-type, and according to his introduction, he was better at absorbing and using stab-battle star techniques.
Suddenly, a message came from the Inner Star Chart:
"Enable Basic Skill: Fang Tian Ji Mastery."
"Uh…" Jiang Xiao scratched his head. Did it have to be divided so finely?
The Fang Tian Ji should be a type of long halberd, right? Why isn't it Long Halberd Mastery? Why does it have to be Fang Tian Ji Mastery?
Isn't it just that it has a crescent blade more than a regular halberd?
Is the difference between using a double-eared halberd and a single-eared halberd that big?
In the Otherworld, Jiang Xiao held the two-meter-four-long Fang Tian Ji, stood in front of him, and looked at He Zhongyang, saying, "Now, I will teach you the art of the Fang Tian Ji!"
He Zhongyang sat on the ground, tilting her little head, looking at Jiang Xiao curiously, and asked, "Really? Do you know how?"
Jiang Xiao glared at He Zhongyang.
I really want to add the skill points directly to you. Who wants to learn this weapon!?
Isn't my Xia family's great blade good?
Doesn't my Jiang family's Flowery Blade have any presence?
Do you have to learn this thing that only short-lived ghosts and honor guards use?
In Earth, Jiang Xiao directly threw 9 skill points into the Inner Star Chart.
In an instant, in the third section of basic skills, Fang Tian Ji Mastery went from bronze quality Lv.1 to silver quality Lv.0.
Crap?
Jiang Xiao felt the large amount of skills filling his head. This Fang Tian Ji… is a bit fierce?
Thinking about it, Jiang Xiao continued to invest 100 points into the Inner Star Chart.
It's okay, I have money~
"Fang Tian Ji Mastery, gold quality Lv.0."
Wow!
Jiang Xiao was startled. What kind of techniques are these? So powerful?
Alright, gold quality is about right. If you want to upgrade an entire grade, it will cost 1000 points. No need.
With this level, it's more than enough to teach He Zhongyang.
He Zhongyang looked at Jiang Xiao curiously and asked, "Do you really know how?"
Jiang Xiao snorted coldly.
Do I know how?
Don't ask me if I know how.
Just tell me what you want to learn!
Jiang Xiao looked like a master, looking down at He Zhongyang, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, and said, "Alright, disciple, quickly kowtow to acknowledge your master!"
He Zhongyang was startled and said in a panic, "Jiang Xiao, are you going to die?"
Jiang Xiao: ???
He Zhongyang was so scared that she stood up and hurriedly grabbed Jiang Xiao's clothes. "No, don't die."
Jiang Xiao asked awkwardly, "What's all this about dying?"
He Zhongyang said, "My mom said that kowtowing is for worshiping dead ancestors."
Jiang Xiao looked at He Zhongyang helplessly and said, "Acknowledging a master and learning a skill, you can also kowtow… sigh, forget it, I just said it casually, here."
Jiang Xiao handed the Fang Tian Ji to He Zhongyang. "Let's go, I'll take you to the river."
He Zhongyang asked, "Why learn here? Why do we have to go to the river? I get angry whenever I see the river now."
Jiang Xiao: "…"
He Zhongyang said, "If you teach me here, the people of the Bai Hua Forest Tribe can also learn this skill from you!"
Beside them, the savage Wangu Jiang looked at Jiang Xiao curiously, looking eager to try.
He used to be a member of the savage marksmen, but later, when he got older, he formed a small team to provide weapons for the tribe's combat teams.
Jiang Xiao thought for a while and said, "This Fang Tian Ji does have something in common with the spear."
Thinking of this, Jiang Xiao said, "One sheep is also herded, and two sheep are also released. That's it, I'll talk to Chief Bru."
As he said this, Jiang Xiao strode away, turning his head and saying to Wangu Jiang, "Carve another Fang Tian Ji, a smaller one, suitable for Xiao Zhongyang."
Wangu Jiang nodded and said, "If you teach spearmanship, remember to tell me."
Jiang Xiao waved his hand and said, "No problem."
Xiao Zhongyang held the heavy Fang Tian Ji and followed Jiang Xiao excitedly.
There was also one benefit to the little girl holding the Fang Tian Ji. Because she held it tightly, the "clanging" bone necklaces in front of her chest didn't make any noise when she ran, making Jiang Xiao feel that the world was a lot quieter…
Jiang Xiao quickly arrived at the stone cave at the foot of the mountain. After the guard at the door reported, Jiang Xiao and He Zhongyang walked in.
"You're here, Xiao Zhongyang." Bru sat on the stone chair, his face filled with a warm smile, covered with wrinkles, looking at He Zhongyang.
"Hmph." He Zhongyang turned her head and didn't want to pay attention to Chief Bru.
Ever since Jiang Xiao met with Chief Bru last time, He Zhongyang had been throwing a tantrum at Chief Bru.
Jiang Xiao went straight to the point and said, "I'm going to teach here."
Bru looked at Jiang Xiao curiously and asked, "Teach?"
"Yeah." Jiang Xiao nodded. "Your savage tribe's physical fitness is unquestionable. You should all be brave and good at fighting. The skills of spears, knives, and bows are also quite good. The foundation is very solid. I want to raise you up."
Bru looked puzzled. "What does 'raise you up' mean?"
"Uh…" Jiang Xiao scratched his head and said, "It means to make your combat skills more powerful."
Bru's eyes lit up and said, "Really? My tribesmen have told me more than once about your martial arts. Your swordsmanship has long been spread throughout this Bai Hua Forest. Many swordsmen hope to get your guidance, but I have stopped them."
Jiang Xiao waved his hand casually and said, "Madam Zhu Yue is regarded as a god by you and is highly respected by you, and you take such good care of Xiao Zhongyang. It can be seen that your wisdom is above a certain level, and you also have a heart of gratitude. I will reluctantly help you."
Bru stood up, clasped his fists, and made a Chinese etiquette. "I will first thank you for the help of 153 swordsmen. You have already gained our gratitude and respect, and this degree is still deepening. Thank you."
Jiang Xiao said, "Not only knives, but also spearmen and archers. Organize them all. I know everything you want to learn."
Bru: "…"
Jiang Xiao smiled and said, "You don't know, standing in front of your door is a world-recognized attack kaleidoscope!"
Bru: "What is a kaleidoscope?"
Jiang Xiao: "Forget it, forget it, I didn't say anything… Organize it quickly, let's start with the spearmen today."
It's really hard to talk!
I thought I had made B perfect, but you told me that you didn't understand it at all?
Bru hurriedly shouted something loudly at the entrance of the tunnel, and a guard immediately walked in.
Jiang Xiao looked at He Zhongyang and said, "You go with him to organize it. Remember to bring Wangu Jiang."
"Okay." He Zhongyang ran out with the guard.
Jiang Xiao looked at Chief Bru and said, "I also have a small request here."
Bru nodded, knowing that the main topic was coming.
Jiang Xiao said, "I have a few comrades-in-arms who have lived in the snowfield for many years. There is no day or night, no cycle of seasons. There is only the endless forest and snowfield, and there is only cold."
Bru nodded silently, not saying a word.
Jiang Xiao said, "They are in the so-called upper dimension. The reason why I don't bring them into here is because the Otherworld is too dangerous, but the safety of this Bai Hua Forest is obviously beyond my expectations. If possible, I want to bring them over."
Before Bru could speak, Jiang Xiao continued, "A total of three comrades-in-arms, and a child. That child is only 5 or 6 years old this year.
I don't have the ability to take him back to my planet. I can't take him home. But I think I can give him a good environment to grow up in.
I can give him day and night, I can give him spring, summer, autumn and winter."
Bru was silent for a while, and then said, "Four humans."
Jiang Xiao said, "You can rest assured about them. They are all soldiers of my country. Their personal qualities are excellent. They will definitely get along with you harmoniously and will never do anything out of line.
I have seen how you treat Xiao Zhongyang, so I think… why not?"
Bru said in a deep voice, "So you are teaching our tribe martial arts in order to negotiate terms."
Jiang Xiao smiled and said, "It's not to that extent, just want to get along with you."
Bru's face was solemn, and he suddenly remembered that Bai Hua Forest's handle was still in Jiang Xiao's hands.
If the other party really wanted to do something, he could just threaten him directly.
Jiang Xiao said, "Their strength is good. In terms of rank, they have reached your male and female wizards' level. I believe they will become guardians here. After all… this place is only relatively closed, isn't it?
There will always be people who stray into here, and there will always be biological groups that enter here. Without me, your tribe, under the team of a hundred ape-ghosts led by the Ape-Ghost King, I don't know how many casualties there would be.
I will leave soon to explore this world, and they will always guard here, and this will also be their home.
Believe me, especially that family of three, there is nothing more touching to them than a stable living environment. If something really happens to Bai Hua Forest, that couple will be your powerful helpers."
With Bru's wisdom, he already understood what the final result would be. He didn't want to, and couldn't, reach that final step.
Bai Hua Forest was his root.
Bru said, "I am very willing to accept them."
Jiang Xiao nodded gratefully and said, "Thank you for your acceptance. When I come here again, I will bring some useful knowledge.
Those warriors are also highly skilled martial artists, and your soldiers can also receive their training. I believe that Bai Hua Forest will become more and more prosperous."
Bru nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your blessing."
Jiang Xiao said with a smile, "Believe me, if there really is that day, and you receive my blessing, you will not thank me."
Bru: ???
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