“Master Meng?”
“Why would he say such a thing?”
The crowd did not know Master Lan was here as well. Therefore, when they heard the words of the “most powerful” refiner on the scene, they couldn’t help but look over and ask with uncertainty.
“Could there be a problem with the Spirit Item Lou Qianxue refined?”
Master Meng put his hands behind his back and coldly looked at Lou Qianxue. Then, he looked at the crowd and crushed everyone’s mind with his words. “There is a methodical approach to refining weapons! You have to pay attention to the order of the steps and also be patient! It is not something that can be accomplished overnight…
“Lou Qianxue is indeed very impressive for being able to refine a fourth-grade Spirit Item within such a short period! However, she produced the Spirit Item so hastily that it must be of inferior quality! The quality should be the most inferior among Spirit Items! In fact, it might not even be a match to a first-grade spirit item!”
“That’s right. What Master Meng said makes sense!”
“When the master speaks up, we all know the truth. It surely is Master Meng. He thinks better than us.” The crowd profusely nodded to show their agreement.
“The most inferior quality among Spirit Items?” Lou Qianxue raised her eyebrows and played with the dagger in her hand. “Then let’s just wait for your apprentice to refine his spirit item and battle it out!”
Master Meng’s face turned pale from anger.
After a long time.
Another colorful glow shot into the sky.
“Done! Young Master Lu Liang’s fourth-grade Spirit Item is done!”
“The betting of weapons has finally ended! I wonder who among Young Master Lu and Lou Qianxue will win?” The crowd watched the refinery table in anticipation.
Whoosh!
Master Meng flew onto stage. “Give me your daggers. I’ll judge for both of you.”
Lu Liang’s hair was stained with sweat. He glanced at Lou Qianxue with an obnoxious and pleased expression. Then, he respectfully offered his dagger.
Master Meng looked at Lou Qianxue. “What about yours?”
At the next moment.
Whoosh!
The cold and sharp dagger suddenly went straight for Master Meng!
Master Meng’s expression changed slightly, and he quickly caught it. After glaring at Lou Qianxue, he looked at the two daggers in his hand. However, just after one look, a bewildered expression uncontrollably flashed in his eyes. He stood rooted to the ground.
“Master Meng, how is it?!”
“Who refined the fourth-grade Spirit Item better?”
Master Meng calmed down and put his arms together. Then, he raised the two daggers in his hands. “These two daggers are not only the same in appearance, but they also have the same inscription. However, the increase in attacking power… has a world of difference!”
Master Lan nodded and agreed. “Just now, I noticed that the inscriptions carved by Lou Qianxue were the same as those engraved by Lu Liang. However, these fourth-order inscriptions can’t be learned in an instant. She definitely did not learn from discreetly watching him.”
“Then, how are their Spirit Items a world of a difference apart, Master Meng? Who is better among them?”
Master Meng snorted and raised his right hand. “This is the fourth-grade Spirit Item Lou Qianxue refined. Increase in attacking power, 20%!”
“Twenty percent?” Everyone was stunned. “A fourth-grade Spirit Item, and it only increases attacking power by 20%? It’s not even as good as the first-grade Spirit Item from a while ago. Indeed, Lou Qianxue is bad at refining weapons. She does not even have a strong foundation!”
Below the stage, Dan Taiyuan slightly frowned.
A strange look appeared on Lou Qianxue’s face. She raised her eyebrows and interestingly looked at Master Meng.
Master Meng raised his left hand, and a look of great excitement appeared on his face. His voice even shook as he spoke. “This is the fourth-grade Spirit Item of my apprentice, Lu Liang. The increase in attacking power is… 60%!!!”
“!!!” Everyone gasped, and even Lu Liang was dumbfounded.
“Sixty percent? Gosh! Usually, a fourth-grade Spirit Item would be considered great quality if it increases attacking power by just 40%. This Spirit Item actually does that by 60%?”
“Young Master Lu Liang is so impressive. He is young, and yet, he can already refine such a great Spirit Item. Indeed, great teachers make accomplished apprentices!”
Everyone marveled at the situation.
However…
“Pfft!” Lou Qianxue snorted. She looked at Master Meng in ridicule and mockery.