Chapter 168 Ill Take Care of the Yellow-Grade Armament Manual

Marquis, youre going to Great Qin? Yang Hong, who had come to the marquiss mansion as promised, exclaimed in surprise.

When he met Zhou Shu in the day, Zhou Shu had asked him to come to the marquiss mansion to talk about a weapon.

Once he got off duty, he rushed over without eating

He didnt expect to hear this news.

Thats why well have to wait until I get back to discuss the weapon, Zhou Shu said apologetically. I have to prepare for the diplomatic mission, so I cant help you forgeone.

Youre too kind, Marquis. Im in no hurry, Yang Hong hurriedly said. He had never expected Zhou Shu to help him forge a weapon. Without any expectations, he naturally couldnt be disappointed.

Marquis, are you traveling to Great Qin because of the Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament? Yang Hong asked. The moment the words left his mouth, he regretted it. Why am I asking? Divine Constable Yang, do you know about it? Zhou Shu smiled. Thats right. Actually, I dont know what exactly Im going there for. Divine Constable Yang, are you interested in coming along?

Okay- Yang Hong blurted out. The next moment, he wished he could give himself two tight slaps.

Yang Hong, oh Yang Hong, did you already forget what happened? Dont you know that every time you get involved with this master, it becomes a big matter?

Youre just a puny ninth-rank martial artist. What are you trying to do?

In that case, Ill ask Great General Meng to transfer you to join the guards. Zhou Shu laughed.

Meng Bai and Mi Ziwen had both said that the risk of this mission wasnt high, and it was easy to gain merits. It was considered a lucrative job.

Yang Hong could be considered one of his people. If there was a good opportunity, he should naturally give it to his own people.

If youre going with me, youll have to equip yourself with a ranked weapon

Yang Hong was about to find an excuse to refuse when he suddenly heard Zhou Shu mutter softly.

What?

Going on the diplomatic mission comes with a ranked weapon?

Theres such a good thing?

He swallowed his rejection.

Yang Hong gulped and asked, Is there really no problem, Marquis?

We originally wanted to recruit some divine constables from the Divine Constable Bureau to join the guards. Theres no problem, Zhou Shu said with a smile. He didnt know that Yang Hong was asking about the ranked weapon.

But since Zhou Shu said so, Yang Hong didnt ask too much. Divine Constable Yang, just wait for the transfer order.

Yang Hong was both happy and worried as he left. He was happy because he might be able to obtain a ranked weapon in advance, one that didnt cost much.

What he was worried about was that this marquis had the physique to attract trouble. When had he not encountered any accidents when he was involved? It was fine in the capital. If anything happened, the Divine Constable Bureau wasnt without power. No matter what, they could take care of matters.

This time, they were going to Great Qin. If something happened, how would they deal with it?

Zhou Shu didnt know how complicated Yang Hongs feelings were. Another worker.

Then he entered the forging room. Since he was leaving for Great Qin, he had to make some preparations. In any case, Great General Meng had said that in order for the diplomatic mission to go smoothly, the Imperial Court would reimburse him for all the materials he used to forge.

Zhou Shu would naturally not let such a good opportunity go.

He had already used up most of his forging materials. Now that he had Meng Bais promise, he naturally had to do everything he could!

Zhou Shu was busy in the forging room. Outside, Great Xias military parade was still ongoing

The parade and the military performance were all major events in Great Xia, and everyone paid a lot of attention to them.

Zhou Shu was probably the only one who didnt care.

In the blink of an eye, several days pa.s.sed. The military parade had already ended, and the military performance was also coming to an end.

During this period of time, Yin Chengshan, who had performed spectacularly during the military performance, had specially come to the marquiss mansion to express his grat.i.tude. But he didnt see Zhou Shu.

Not only Yin Chengshan, but there were also many people who came to pay a visit to the marquiss mansion. The steward rejected all of them using the excuse that the marquis was forging

Most people only politely left a message before taking their leave.

Only one person remained.

Master s.h.i.+, I really dont know when the marquis will come out of seclusion. Why dont I immediately send someone to inform you after he comes out? The steward looked at s.h.i.+ Songtao helplessly.

This master had been waiting here for two days.

He sat in the living room and refused to leave, and he refused to sleep in the guest room arranged for him.

He didnt refuse to eat and drink.

It wasnt that the marquiss residence was unwilling to part with the money for the tea, but it was just that this master had been sitting here all this time. It didnt feel right.

Im fine. Ill wait here. s.h.i.+ Songtao frowned.

Youre fine, but were not, the steward cursed silently. It would be rude to leave the guest here alone.

The steward was helpless. He could only apologize and run to Zhou Shus forging room, hoping to find an opportunity to report to Zhou Shu.

Steward! Steward!

The steward had just arrived outside the forging room when he heard Zhou Shu shouting inside.

Yes! the steward replied excitedly. Take this list to the Forging Division and get them to send the materials on the list to me as soon as possible. If the Forging Division doesnt have them, get them to look for Great General Meng.

The door creaked open, and a piece of paper filled with words flew out.

Yes, Marquis. Ill send someone. The steward picked up the paper and hurriedly said, Marquis, Master s.h.i.+ Songtao came to look for you. He has been waiting for two days, but hes refused to leave

s.h.i.+ Songtao? Zhou Shus voice sounded. What is he trying to do? Is he here to find trouble?

The steward thought for a moment and said, I dont know why hes here, but hes not looking for trouble. Hes just sitting there, refusing to leave. He wants to wait until you come out of seclusion, Marquis.

Forget it. Ill go see him, Zhou Shu said after a moment.

The door of the forging room opened, and the steward seemed to see a mess in the forging room. There were several weapons lying around, but before he could take a closer look, the door closed again.

Zhou Shu looked at his clothes. They were a little dirty and messy. After thinking about it, he didnt return to his room to change.

Anyway, s.h.i.+ Songtao isnt a beauty, so why do I have to care about my image?

After meeting him, I will have to come back to forge. Its a ha.s.sle to keep changing clothes!

Brother s.h.i.+, why are you looking for me?. Zhou Shu quickly walked to the front hall. Before he arrived, his voice had already arrived.

s.h.i.+ Songtaos expression was somewhat weak. Hearing Zhou Shus voice, he stood up.

Marquis, I admit defeat. Here is the Heaven Refining Stone Ive promised. s.h.i.+ Songtao took out a small piece of Heavenly Refining Stone and handed it to Zhou Shu.

Just because of this? Couldnt you just leave it here? Why did you wait here for so long? Zhou Shu laughed.

Recently, he had been working hard in the forging room and didnt pay attention to the changes in the Yellow-grade Armament Manual. He didnt even know that he had defeated s.h.i.+ Songtao.

If s.h.i.+ Songtao hadnt come to find him, he would have forgotten about the bet.

Wasnt it just three hundred grams of Heaven Refining Stone?

Zhou Shu really didnt think much of it.

By the way, Brother s.h.i.+, whats my ranking in the Yellow-grade Armament Manual? Zhou Shu asked curiously.

He hadnt looked at the Heavenly Mirror for the past few days, so he was really unclear about this.

s.h.i.+ Songtaos expression darkened. Ive already admitted defeat. Do you still want to humiliate me?

Light Bearing, Shadow, and Night Practice are ranked second, fourth and seventh respectively! s.h.i.+ Songtao said hoa.r.s.ely. His newly forged sword did not even make it into the top ten! Even his Songtao Sword was squeezed out of the top five, almost falling out of the top ten!

Theyre considered three separate swords? Zhou Shu mumbled, but this was normal.

The name Three Swords of Yin Tianzi had originally been used to trick Emperor Yuan Feng, who was eavesdropping that night.

The three swords actually didnt have much of a connection to each other.

Seeing that Zhou Shu didnt seem satisfied, s.h.i.+ Songtaos heart sank.

Are you not satisfied with the rankings?

You took up three spots in the top ten of the Yellow-grade Armament Manual. Youre still not satisfied?

The Yellow-grade Armament Manual is almost all yours!

s.h.i.+ Songtao felt a little better when he thought about how the first position in the Yellow-grade Armament Manual seemed to be unshakable.

Fortunately, first place isnt his.

Brother s.h.i.+, Ill accept the Heaven Refining Stone. I still need to continue forging, so I wont be entertaining you any longer Zhou Shu stood up to see him off.

He really didnt have time to chat with s.h.i.+ Songtao. Mi Ziwen and the rest had said that the diplomatic mission of Great Xia would depart in a few days. He still had to prepare more weapons for his workers. Right now, he didnt even have enough time. He couldnt waste a single second.

Please wait, Marquis, s.h.i.+ Songtao said with a black face. When had he, s.h.i.+ Songtao, ever been despised like this?

He had been treated like a VIP wherever he went in the past.

Unlike now, after waiting for two days, Zhou Shu looked like he was unwilling to talk to him.

Speak your mind. Im really busy, Zhou Shu said.

s.h.i.+ Songtao took a few deep breaths. He had to maintain his demeanor! Marquis, Ive come for the matter of Great Qin.

I wonder what your thoughts are on this trip to Great Qin? Do you have confidence in letting Great Xia host the Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament?

I have no thoughts nor confidence, Zhou Shu said straightforwardly.

He was going to Great Qin for a holiday, and he was also going to look for a few workers.

As for other things, he knew nothing about them.

Professional matters were left to the professionals. As for diplomacy, Great General Meng had said that there were professionals in the diplomatic mission.

He was very clear about his own status. In the Great Xia diplomatic mission, he was a mascot

Marquis! s.h.i.+ Songtao said seriously. This matter is of great importance. Please dont joke around, Marquis!

Im not joking. By the way, youre a deputy envoy of the diplomatic mission. What do you think? Zhou Shu remembered something.

s.h.i.+ Songtao took a few deep breaths again. Marquis, I want to ask you what weapon youre planning to forge this time. What do you mean? Zhou Shu asked curiously.

Marquis, do you really not know anything about this diplomatic mission? s.h.i.+ Songtao was a little confused. He even felt that he was speaking to the wrong person. Is this person really the envoy of the diplomatic mission? He hadnt been able to sleep well for the past few days because of the diplomatic mission, yet this person was so ignorant?

Do I need to know? Zhou Shu asked.

s.h.i.+ Songtao: He was completely speechless.

Marquis, do you know how the hosting country for the Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament is decided? s.h.i.+ Songtao said patiently.

This diplomatic mission was extremely important to him. If he could make great contributions, as a vice envoy, he could also advance further. Isnt it about whos stronger? Zhou Shu said. Isnt this like the Olympics of my previous world?

Yes, it depends on whos stronger. But how is it decided? Great Qin is the strongest among the ten nations. Does it mean the Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament will always be held in Great Qin? If thats the case, then what meaning would there be for us to make an appearance? s.h.i.+ Songtao said.

Oh. Zhou Shu understood. He didnt care about politics, but it didnt mean he was a fool. Youre saying that the venue of the Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament is decided through the use of forging?

Its just like us making a bet. Whoever wins will host the Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament?

The method used is different every time. This time, it is indeed decided through forging.

s.h.i.+ Songtao was already powerless to complain. With such a capable person as the envoy, what else could he do?

According to tradition, the content of each compet.i.tion is decided by the host of the last Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament. This time, Great Qin has decided that the compet.i.tion is related to forging weapons.

s.h.i.+ Songtao did his best to explain to Zhou Shu. This mission needed everyones cooperation to complete. He didnt want Zhou Shus actions to affect this mission.

Comparing whose weapon is stronger? Zhou Shu asked. In that case, we have to send a Grand Craftsman. A heaven-grade weapon is definitely stronger than a yellow-grade weapon.

Furthermore, wasnt it very easy to compare weapons?

They just had to compare which nation had the most number of weapons on the armament manuals.

Was there a need to go on a diplomatic mission?

But then again, if they really competed like this, Zhou Shu could take on all the other nine nations at once based on the Yellow-grade Armament Manual!

He alone occupied four of the top ten in the Yellow-grade Armament Manual. Was there a need to compete?

Of course not. s.h.i.+ Songtao shook his head. Great Qin has set up some checkpoints regarding forging for all the nations to solve.

Is that so? Then, why are you asking me what weapon Im going to forge? Zhou Shu said unhappily. Why are you so worried since we dont know anything now?.

No, no matter how Great Qin sets up the problems, we will definitely have to forge weapons in the end. As the saying goes, If we dont make preparations beforehand, everything will be ruined. If we dont make preparations beforehand, how can we return victorious? s.h.i.+ Songtao said anxiously.

Say, Brother s.h.i.+, youre thinking too much. Theres also a saying, Well deal with soldiers as they come. Do you understand? Zhou Shu patted s.h.i.+ Songtaos shoulder. It wont be too late for you to worry after you find out what checkpoints Great Qin has set up.

I dont have time to think about these things now.

I plan on letting my weapons take up all the top ten spots in the Yellow-grade Armament Manual first. I wont send you out. Bye.

While speaking, Zhou Shu was already leaving, his back facing s.h.i.+ Songtao as he waved his hand.

s.h.i.+ Songtao was a little confused. Why arent you taking this seriously? You are the official envoy of Great Xia, right?

If we succeed, your contribution will be the greatest. Why should I worry! Also, what do you mean by letting your weapons take up all the top ten spots in the Yellow-grade Armament Manual?

Could it be that youve forged more amazing yellow-grade weapons? Are you really that productive?