Chapter 404: Wang Chongs Counterattack! (1/2)

Chapter 404: Wang Chong's Counterattack!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

The spirit vein gradually fell quiet. Old Eagle stared at Wang Chong, his brows tightly furrowed.

He was only skilled in taming eagles and other birds, but this had interfered with his cultivation on the martial path. With his True Martial realm Tier 9 cultivation, even if he was only half a step from the Profound Martial realm, he was still no match for Black Dragon Zhao.

And Black Dragon Zhao still had many bandits and brigands under his command.

These problems caused Old Eagle's brow to furrow in thought.

”It would be fine if Brother Ma and the others were here!”

Old Eagle had begun to think of Ma Yinlong. After finishing off King Sosurim, Ma Yinlong had left. Solitary Wolf had been dispatched to Jiannan while Steel Arms had been sent on a secret mission by Wang Chong. None of them would be able to return in the short term.

If the three of them were here, although they would still be no match for the Profound Martial Tier 7 expert that was Black Dragon Zhao, they would at least have some methods of response and wouldn't be so powerless.

”…It seems that I can only call him!”

Wang Chong gave a long sigh.

”Who is Young Master speaking of?”

Old Eagle suddenly began to shiver all over. At this moment, he truly couldn't think of anyone who could resolve the current situation.

Wang Chong only laughed in reply.

……

Eight hours later, the travel-stained Li Siye arrived from the Deflecting Blade Manor to appear in front of Wang Chong.

As he gazed at the over-two-meter-tall giant that was Li Siye, even burlier than a bear and bursting with explosive strength and an oppressive aura, Wang Chong couldn't help but internally sigh. He was truly somewhat reluctant.

Wang Chong had originally intended to think of a way to keep Li Siye until the start of next year, perhaps even until the war broke out in the south.

But in the current situation, with fire at his doorstep, he could no longer care about such plans.

This one thousand jun of Hyderabad ore was the most important component of Wang Chong's plan. Without this ore to forge Wootz Steel swords, when the time came, he would not be able to fully utilize his abilities.

All the thought and time he had put in beforehand would be useless.

And as the future Invincible Great General, a valiant existence who could singlehandedly change the tides of battle, Li Siye was Wang Chong's only candidate.

”You better have thought this over. You only get one opportunity!”

Li Siye towered over him, a faint smile on his face. His voice rumbled like thunder.

After he had waited for so long, Wang Chong had finally come to ask him for help. As long as he finished this mission, he could truly and openly return to the Western Regions.

”Of course!” Wang Chong said without hesitation.

Surveying those around him, Wang Chong had to admit that probably only Li Siye had the ability to pull off this mission.

”Good! That's exactly what I've been waiting for!”

Li Siye looked up to the sky and roared with laughter. Without another word, he turned around to leave. What Black Dragon Zhao, what Dragon Bandits? His goal was to subjugate the Western Regions and pacify all the kingdoms.

How could a trifling bandit block his path?

”Wait a moment!” Wang Chong suddenly shouted.

”What? Youngster, are you going back on your word?”

Li Siye turned around like a quaking mountain, his eyes fixed on Wang Chong.

”You've got the wrong idea. Give me three days. I feel that you're still missing a suitable weapon!” Wang Chong earnestly said.

”Oh?”

Li Siye hesitated for a moment. He had originally planned to refuse, but after thinking some more, he still nodded, even though he didn't need any special tricks to deal with some group of bandits.

However, lacking a weapon suitable for his physique truly was his weakness. Ever since he had become an officer, he had never found a suitable weapon.

”Fine!”

Li Siye finally nodded.

Leaving the mountain, Wang Chong went home. It had been a long time since Wang Chong had diligently and personally forged a weapon.

Wang Chong took up a ruler and personally measured Li Siye's height, the width of his palms, the proportions of his upper body and lower body, and the thickness of his shoulders. He then spent another day drawing blueprints, after which he entered his cave.

Unlike any other time, Wang Chong entered the cave this time with four pieces of Hyderabad ore.

This scale surpassed that of his previous forgings. Even the previously unconcerned Li Siye's interest was piqued.

Though how could he not care about his first weapon?

Dingdang! Dingdang!

The cave echoed with the constant hammering of metal. Sparks sprayed while thick smoke poured out from within.

From night to dawn and from dawn to night, Wang Chong worked without rest, putting all his energy into the process. This mission involved all his plans and failure could not be permitted.

So Wang Chong treated it with unprecedented importance!

”Take out a million taels of gold and find me the best inscription masters in the capital, the strongest! In one day, I want this sword to be covered in sharpness, toughness, and dexterity inscriptions until it can't take anymore!”

After two days, Wang Chong had finally walked out of the cave, his face exhausted and blackened from smoke.

”One million taels?!”