Next to the tool seller, is another tradesman.
A blacksmith? Then do you forge weapons?
Of course I do. No matter what kind of weapon, if you can name it then I can forge it. By the looks of you, I guess you are newcomer to Wulin, aye? Interested in buying a weapon or two from me?
I'd like a Halbech missile.
I don't know the location of the Halbech missiles.
There are so many kinds of weapons in the world, I totally have no idea which to choose. Do you have any suggestions?
Are you serious? The type of weapon that you wield is determined by the style of your martial art! For example, the Clan of Heaven's Sword from Luoyang uses the sword, the Gentleman of All Arms. Likewise, members of Changhong Security Escorts wield broadswords, the Overlord of all Arms.
Even if you hold the most powerful weapon this world has ever known in your hand, without martial arts training, you are still no match for any trained martial artist.
Well...
Yeah, Shi, this mister speaks the truth. I think you don't need to worry about buying a weapon just yet. Why don't you pick a master and learn some martial arts first, then you can think about picking a weapon.
If you say so, I think I'd better find a master. Anyway, it seems that you fight bare-handed in battle, right?
My martial arts style focuses on Quan (fist) and Zhang (palm), therefore I do not carry weapons with me.
Wow that's awfully convenient. Maybe that is the best style to pick if you don't want to spend a lot of money for weapons?
What am I thinking? Those RPG devs would probably add fighting gloves! For balanced Ekanami.
Das Rite!
I see. Well then, sir, what is all the hammering for?
In the smelting process, the ore must be repeatedly hammered to become a fine piece of metal.
You also have to keep an eye on heat control, water quality, and even the time of day in order to forge a good weapon.
Wow. I never thought forging weapons could be so complicated. I wonder if I can forge my own weapons one day.
If you wish to learn how to craft weapons, I suggest you start with mining. I'll tell you what, you go out there and bring me five Iron Ores. I will not only pay you with money, but also give you a little demonstration of how I do my work.
That sounds agreeable. I already have a shovel. I'll get some ore later. If I know where to get one.
Why is that?
Oh, it's all because of some nonsense. Two days ago, he fetched me some carp but I commented that one of them was not fleshy enough, which upsets him. Then he decided not to sell me any fish for one whole week. What a handful, isn't he?
Haha, this old man has quite a temper.
You bet. *sigh* Young man, if you know how to fish, would you please fetch me five carps? I will pay you the market price of 200 Qian each! You know what? Let me sweeten the deal, if you bring me all 5 carps at once, I'll pay you double! 2000 Qian!
That's a lot of Qian, man. Ok, if I catch five of them, I'll come back to you!
It's overrrrr XD
Hey, can't you see I was about to reel in this big fish here? It's gone now thanks to you! *Sigh*!
I'm really sorry! You seemed like you know quite a lot about fishing, sir. I've heard that you're the expert, so I'm guessing you're also the supplier of fishes in town?
DAS RITE! My name is Yi Xiyue, and I know of no-one who can fish better than I can within ten-mile radius. I know all sort of fishing techniques and the types of bait. Even the Rainbow Carp, which is also known as the King of Carp can be caught by me.
That's amazing! Would you please teach me the techniques of fishing?
Go away, kid. No way I'll just teach anyone my techniques, you think I'm stupid? Get out of my sight!
I heard rumors that this fisherman loves a certain brand of rice wine. So I bribed him with it.
I heard that your favorite drink is Jimo Wine, so I bought one for you immediately.
Oh! Did you say Jimo wine? Gib! Ahhh what a lovely taste lah! I can see that you are quite sincere liao. OK lah, I guess I'll teach you my fishing techniques.
The most important thing about fishing is patience. And remember, different areas of water house different types of fish. After you throw your bait, it'll take a while before it settles down. The better quality your fishing rod is, the quicker it'll settle down.
Then it's just a matter of waiting for the fish to take the bait liao. If you want to capture the king of carp, the Rainbow Carp, you will need the red worm as bait.
After the fish is hooked, it'll use all its power to escape, and the rod is almost uncontrollable at this point, making it easy to break the line if you try too hard to pull the fish in. So just wait till it gets tired of struggling and eventually stop moving., then pull it in as hard as you can until the next time your rod becomes uncontrollable., then you stop pulling. Wait until the fish is tired again and quickly pull it in.
Repeat these steps and you'll be able to catch any fish without breaking a sweat, these are my secrets of fishing.
I see now. Thank you so much. I sure have learned a lot.
And in return for you bringing me such tasty wine, I'd like you to have this rod and some baits.
Fishing skill increased by 5.
And I got the same wooden fishing gear I just bought and some earthworm.
Damn. What a waste of Qian to buy them earlier!