Chapter 389: Resolution! (1/2)

Chapter 389: Resolution!

Wang Chong chose not to say anything much.

Li Siye had spent most of his time at the northern borders of the empire, so it was natural that he hadn't heard of Wootz steel. The crowd was only venting their frustrations at the several days of oppression.

Klang!

Not even bothering with words, Wang Chong drew the sword at his waist, and with a casual flick of his wrist, a boulder on the ground was cleanly split into halves.

On the faces where it was cut, the surface was as smooth as a mirror.

After doing this, Wang Chong casually flicked his Wootz steel sword and returned it to its scabbard calmly.

”This, is the Wootz steel sword,” Wang Chong said impassively.

There were no words that could be more powerful than facts. No matter how excellently Wang Chong described the Wootz steel sword, there was nothing that was more convincing than a slice of his sword.

Standing opposite of Wang Chong, Li Siye was utterly astounded.

Wang Chong's sword was extremely light. Li Siye could tell that the other party had barely used any strength behind his slash, and he hadn't utilized his sword qi or Stellar Energy in the slash either!

Yet, the sword still went through the boulder easily, as if it was simply slicing through a blob of tofu.

Li Siye was no expert swordsmith, but that didn't mean that he was ignorant. There was no doubt that the weapon in Wang Chong's hands was anything but ordinary.

Looking at the smooth face of the boulder, Li Siye muttered to himself in shock, ”What a sharp sword!”

As a soldier, he had seen many top-notch swords with astonishing sharpness wielded by the commanders and generals, but there were none that came close to the prowess displayed by the sword in Wang Chong's hands.

In that instant, even Li Siye had no choice but to admit that he was moved.

On the battlefield, one wouldn't face a lack of armored opponents. There were even those who wore armor forged out of Xuan metal, and ordinary weapons would hardly leave a dent in them.

Clashing with such opponents was extremely tiring and tricky, especially when it came to armored cavalry.

Only those who had engaged in the bloodshed of a battlefield would understand the true significance of a good weapon.

As a warrior, Li Siye had tried to seek a good weapon for himself too, but his humble background left him with no connections or financial ability to do so.

On top of that, he possessed a far stronger constitution than others. Ordinary weapons in the marketplace simply weren't suitable for him. Thus, after some time, Li Siye eventually had no choice but to give up.

But the weapon in Wang Chong's hands...

If he had such a weapon on the battlefield, he was confident that there would be no opponent who could stand in his way. He would be able to bring out the full extent of his ability and contribute better to his country.

”It's a pity that your weapon is too short!” Li Siye muttered subconsciously under his breath.

But regardless of how sharp the weapon in Wang Chong's hands were, it was simply too short at only three chi long, making it unsuitable for a man of his physique. Wielding a sword that was unsuitable for him would only end up restricting his movements instead.

”Hahaha, the length isn't a problem at all. I can always have it specially crafted to your needs!” Wang Chong's sharp ears caught wind of Li Siye's muttering, and he roared heartily in laughter.

From the very start, Wang Chong had already considered this aspect.

The most ferocious of tiger should be paired with the sharpest of claws!

The reason why Wang Chong brought Li Siye over wasn't to subordinate and restrict him, but to aid him in reaching heights he had never achieved in his previous life.

Not only would Wang Chong pair him with a Wootz steel sword perfect for his build, he would also have the sturdiest armor forged for him once Cousin Wang Liang shipped back the iron meteorites from overseas, as well as gift him the best of steeds!

The Invincible Great General of the previous life was valiant, but he lacked defensive capability. It had been a problem from the time he started off as a low-ranked soldier.

As an offensively-minded warrior, he would tend to exchange injury for injury, resulting in wounds heaping up on his body. By the time he was conferred as the Invincible Great General, his body was already filled with cuts and scars, and there was hardly a patch of unharmed skin on him.

His ultimate demise couldn't be said to be unrelated to the traumas and internal damage he had accumulated over the years, either.

Thus, Wang Chong intended to make up for this weakness of his. On top of forging a top-notch Wootz steel sword and rallying an army for him, he would have the toughest armor that could withstand the attack of any enemies crafted for him, as well!

Li Siye’s eyes gleamed with desire for a short moment, but in the next, he woke up from his reverie.

”Hmph! Brat, do you expect me to believe you to be so kindhearted?” Li Siye glared at Zhang Xuan coldly.

There was no such thing as a free lunch in the world. How could Wang Chong possibly have him deployed over here from the northern barracks just to gift him a top-notch sword for nothing?

An unfounded solicitude could only have malicious intentions concealed behind it!

”Hahaha, you're right! Indeed, I do have something to ask of you. As long as you accomplish several tasks for me, not only will I give you a Wootz steel sword, I will even have the sturdiest of armors forged for you! On top of that, I will even have you deployed to the barrack of your liking at the end of the matter!” Wang Chong chuckled.

He was aware of the current dissatisfaction Li Siye harbored towards him. His act of forcefully having Li Siye deployed here was indeed a little despicable from the other party's point of view, so he hadn't expected the other party to put his trust in him at the very start.

For the time being, he would have Li Siye stay by his side and slowly find ways to convince the other party to aid him in his mission.