Chapter 95.

“The ones who got beaten today are two?”

Zhou An was slightly surprised when he heard this voice.

Normally, Qi Shuo was the only one who entered the house, but today, there were two people getting beaten up inside.

Zhou An guessed that the people inside were probably called by Qi Shuo.

Just as he thought that, soon the door to the room was opened and Qi Shuo and another person walked out from inside.

When Zhou An saw the person’s appearance, he immediately revealed a smile.

Wu Youde had two black frames over his face and was full of decay.

The black frames on Qi Shuo’s eyes, on the other hand, had deepened, obviously giving two more marks in the case of the original negative injuries.

His expression was fine, after all, he had already experienced it earlier, and now that he had experienced it again, he didn’t take it too seriously.

However, Wu Youde’s expression was terrible.

With a look of bad luck on his face, coupled with a face of bad luck, it was quite a feeling of bad luck at the moment.

Wu Youde was speechless, he felt that he wouldn’t get beaten up this time when he came over, anyways.

But did not expect ah, he walked in with a smile, before he had time to say a few words, the frame was punched twice.

These two punches were very heavy, and his face was left black and blue.

He had thought that with a smile on his face, how could he not be slapped, but he had overestimated himself and underestimated the other party’s temper.

The most crucial thing was that one couldn’t get angry yet.

Because after coming in, Qi Shuo briefly introduced the other party’s identity, Wu Youde knew that he couldn’t get angry now.

The other party’s uncle was a hand of the Crafting Supervisor.

In terms of position, he was much higher than himself.

If he was offended, he would have a good time.

Don’t look at the fact that they were all craftsmen, but the work they did was for the most important departments of the Great Chu Kingdom.

The number of their connections was simply unimaginable.

These days, in the jianghu, there are human relationships in the jianghu, and in the official world, there are also human relationships in the official world.

So this loss, he can only smother and eat.

When he walked out, although Wu Youde was complaining in his heart, his expression did not change.

At this time, he heard Qi Shuo, who was next to him, say something.

“Brother Zhou, I didn’t expect to see you again, you’re here on business again.” Qi Shuo smiled and walked up, not feeling the slightest bit that the auburn on his face was in the way.

Wu Youde also heard what Qi said and subconsciously raised his head, following where the voice went.

Immediately after, his eyes stared blankly, and he even rubbed them with his hands, not daring to look at the scene in front of him in disbelief.

Zhou An was looking at them with a smile on his face, as if he couldn’t help but have fun.

“You you you! Why are you here?”

This time, Wu Youde really didn’t hold back and raised his hand to point at Zhou An, his face full of astonishment, even his speech stuttered a little.

The fact that this constable, who had gone against him when he took office, would show up at the blacksmith store, made Wu Youde a little surprised.

He couldn’t figure out what was going on right now, but he knew that he had lost his words just now.

Although he was somewhat pedantic as a scholar, he was not a stupid person.

At this time, he also saw the powerful relationship.

Especially since Qi Shuo had a smile on his face, even when he was treating himself, he didn’t smile so brightly.

Soon, Wu Youde arranged many identities on Zhou An.

A son of a great family?

A high ranking person?

Someone at the top?

He could only think of these, and if he didn’t add these, he really couldn’t figure out why Qi Shuo greeted him with a smile.

Qi Shuo also heard Wu Youde’s words and turned around to say suspiciously, “Lord Wu, you know Brother Zhou?”

To be honest, Qi Shuo was now filled with curiosity about Zhou An.

For an ordinary young man like this to be able to go in and out of a blacksmith store and not get beaten up, there was a lot to be discovered here.

Qi Shuo was a businessman, everything was profit-oriented.

He thought about befriending Zhou An, perhaps it would be of great use at some point.

Wu Youde listened to Qi Shuo’s question before he came back to his senses, his face was tinged with embarrassment, but it was quickly covered up by him.

“Of course I know him, he’s Zhou An, he’s the constable of our Yamen, but he’s no longer doing it, when Zhou An was a constable, he was really dedicated to his duties, he was a very good constable.”

At this point, Wu Youde’s words changed.

Zhou An, however, laughed, “Lord Wu, really a nobleman, not long ago. And had to kill me, a chicken, to show that group of monkeys, and now I’ve become the outstanding person in Lord Wu’s words, this world has become really fast.”

Qi Shuo looked left and right, with his level of intelligence, how could he not hear the meaning in Zhou An’s words.

Thinking about what Wu Youde had said to him not long ago, there was the matter of a constable voluntarily resigning from all his duties.

He quickly associated it with Zhou An.

Qi Shuo’s expression became a little gloomy as he turned his head to look at Wu Youde.

Obviously, pondering over the pros and cons.

To be honest, Wu Youde’s approach did make him furious.

When he was in the capital, the Hengtong Chamber of Commerce had a wide layout, and considering the mining rights of the mine, he supported Wu Youde.

In fact, in his opinion, this person Wu Youde really didn’t have much use.

Especially after he came to Anding County, the incident of the constable that Wu Youde talked to him about made him feel that Wu Youde was a person with a very small pattern.

Now it seemed that the pattern was even smaller.

A figure with a mysterious identity like Zhou An, for you to go crazy and offend him, isn’t that finding yourself a sin?

Between Wu Youde and Zhou An, Qi Shuo quickly made a good choice.

“Lord Wu, Mr. Zhou is a very good friend of mine, I hope that you won’t mess things up again in the future.” Qi Shuo’s tone was icy cold.

Seeing this scene, Zhou An also found it somewhat interesting.

This Qi Shuo had handled the situation well, especially that phrase about being a very good friend, which had brought the two closer in an instant.

“As expected from a businessman, the interpersonal communication piece is indeed not weak.” Zhou An thought.

Sweat surfaced on Wu Youde’s forehead, and he hurriedly promised, “How would I know that he has a relationship with the Hengtong Chamber of Commerce, otherwise I would never have done this, brother Zhou, I was wrong about what happened last time, let’s set up a table and a banquet then, and make an apology to brother Zhou.”

Actually, if it was a county official from another county, there was no need to grovel so much to Qi Shuo.

But he was different.

He knew very well that he had to rely on the Hengtong Chamber of Commerce in order to climb up the ladder.

A moment of humiliation was nothing, and a great man was able to bend and stretch.

Zhou An looked at Wu Youde’s appearance of arrogance and respect and found it particularly laughable as he waved his hand.

“Lord Wu, there is no need to be so polite, just look for a little less trouble in the future, in addition, the vision should still be higher.”

He wasn’t a petty person, and didn’t want to go into any conflict with Wu Youde.

After all, there is no need.

Between the two sides, the angle of standing was already very different, and the height of standing was even more different.

With different angles and heights, Zhou An felt tasteless.

Wu Youde’s face turned slightly red when he was spoken to in such a way.

However, he also knew that Zhou An did not lose his temper and did not take it personally, and inwardly, he secretly sighed in relief.

“Never offend these insignificant people in the future.”

Wu Youde added a guideline to himself in his mind.

“Brother Zhou, since this matter is a misunderstanding, that’s all that matters, but this misunderstanding emerged from Lord Wu, how about I act as an intermediary and come to set up a drink, and Brother Zhou and I go to a meal together?” Qi Shuo’s eyes lit up slightly.

This very shrewd person quickly saw an opportunity in this matter.

This person in front of him had a mysterious identity, but it was certain that he had a great relationship with Blacksmith Zhao.

Then why don’t we take this opportunity to invite him for a meal, send him something, and after making a good relationship, we can also learn about Zhao Blacksmith’s preferences.

When the time comes, maybe this will be a success.

Sometimes, such a simple method might be decisive.

Zhou An shook his head, “Some other day, I’m really busy right now.”

He didn’t want to get involved in this matter, and more importantly, he still had to catch up on his liver proficiency, and socializing like these was completely unnecessary.

Qi Shuo was an understanding person, and also heard Zhou An’s clear refusal, and could only sigh, “Then I’ll leave first, in the future, if Brother Zhou has anything, he can go to the Yamen to find Lord Wu, and if Lord Wu can’t do it, then he can look for me.”

A twisted melon is not sweet, at least today, this kind of occasion is not suitable to go for a strong twist, so Qi Shuo didn’t say anything more.

Soon, he and Wu Youde left the blacksmith store.

The guards had also left, and the outside of the blacksmith store was empty.

Zhou An had just pushed the door in.

Before he could speak, Blacksmith Zhao spoke first.

“So it turns out that you leaving the county office still has something to do with Wu Youde.”

“Old Zhao, I’ve found that you, as a person, have a first-rate ability to listen to corners.” Zhou An did not take it seriously and walked over to the small anvil.

“Words can’t be said like that, I just accidentally heard it.” Blacksmith Zhao laughed, “Zhou An, how does it feel?”

Zhou An placed the red-hot iron material on the anvil and hammered it, “How’s what?”

Blacksmith Zhao pointed outside, “One can bide one’s time, but one cannot bide it all the time.”

“Just like before, Wu Youde wanted to kill the chicken to honor the monkey.”

“But just now, Wu Youde’s attitude came to a drastic change.”

“All of this is the reason for the change in your identity.”

Zhou An struck a few more hammers, red sparks flying everywhere.

“Old Zhao, if you have something to say, just say it straight, don’t beat around the bush.”

Blacksmith Zhao took a step forward, “What I’m trying to say is that when you go to this Grand Competition and enter the Crafting Supervisor, the situation just now will always be there.”

At this time, Zhou An also roughly understood.

It turned out that Old Zhao hadn’t given up yet, and still wanted himself to go and participate in some bullshit grand competition.

But there was nothing wrong with that.

In the beginning, Wu Youde’s attitude was arrogant, but when he knew that his identity was uncertain, his attitude became very respectful again.

Identity could indeed change a lot of things, and most importantly, save a lot of trouble.

But Zhou An was different.

If he didn’t have this Golden Finger, Zhou An might have really considered it, but with the Golden Finger, all he wanted was proficiency.

Identity was brought about by fists.

If your fists were not hard, where would you get your identity?

Therefore, Zhou An just took it as a joke and listened to it without thinking deeper.

When Blacksmith Zhao saw Zhou An’s look, he said helplessly, “You just really don’t want to make a splash, with your talent, after you go in, what ever Wu Youde is, will grovel in front of you.”

Zhou An shook his head, still didn’t say anything, concentrating on beating the iron.

Blacksmith Zhao saw this scene and sighed.

He knew that he had just done useless work again.

“That’s just it, just let you go.” Blacksmith Zhao sighed.

Zhou An didn’t speak again, patiently beating the iron, his proficiency soaring.

Time gradually passed, in the blink of an eye, it was already time for the sun to set.

“Snort!”

When the last iron bar was quenched, Zhou An picked up the two arm-length iron bars and compared them carefully before bringing them together.

The center of the two iron bars were tightly sealed, not a single gap could be seen, as if they were all one.

“It’s done.” Zhou An Xin thought to himself.

In front of his eyes, a line of text appeared.

[Fusion Casting Method lv.4 (Hardness +2, Fusion +2): 1/60,000]

After such a long period of liver, the Fusion Casting Method was finally raised to level four, gaining the effect of Fusion +2.

A large amount of information came into his mind, and the air in Zhou An’s body was filled with another portion, and was infinitely close to the air mass.

A moment later, he felt the changes brought about by the Fusion Casting Method.

The hardness was still +2, this hadn’t changed much, but after the fusion +2, the affinity between him and what he had built had risen by a space once again.

It was now able to increase its power by 20%.

Zhou An felt that if he were to face Magistrate Chen again, he wouldn’t even need to take advantage of his soft armor, he would be able to directly utilize the long knife he had built in his hand to split Magistrate Chen in half.

Don’t look at the power of two layers, it was a percentage, the stronger the thing one builds in the future, the stronger the effect one can exert.

“It’s time to go back to studying.” Zhou An stretched his back as he looked at how late it was getting outside.

He said goodbye to Blacksmith Zhao before leaving the blacksmith store and heading towards his home.

Right now, he planned to level up the Butchering Knife to level five, and then level up his reading to level four.

In that case, other than the Butchering Knife Technique, all the other skills would also be able to be level four, and then he would be able to liver them one by one.

The road was particularly quiet at night, and it didn’t take long for Zhou An to return home.

After returning home, he picked up the book he had rented at the bookstore and carefully read it.

The proficiency was rising, and he read it carefully.

On the other side, in the blacksmith store.

Blacksmith Zhao picked up two arm-length iron bars, looked at the tight seams, and fell into deep thought.

“Within a short period of time, it actually succeeded, his talent is simply terrifying.”

“I’ve never seen one with such talent, this kind of talent, even Senior Uncle doesn’t have it.”

“If it were to be spread out, I guess Senior Uncle would have to come over on the spot to accept a disciple.”

“But it’s such a talent, why do you want to go and learn something from Wufu, it’s simply an atrocity!”

“Obviously able to become a future casting master …… alas ……”

The more he thought about it, the more helpless Zhao Blacksmith was.

Looking at such a piece of beautiful jade, but this piece of beautiful jade only wanted to be a stone, this was what Blacksmith Zhao felt.

This was something that Zhou An didn’t know, if he knew, he would definitely be speechless.

I’m an open minded one, you talk to me about casting masters, isn’t this bullshit?

Of course, this was something that Blacksmith Zhao couldn’t do anything about.

Tonight, everyone’s mind was different.

And inside the Yunlai Mansion, which was far away from Anding County, the Mansion Order was working overtime.