"If their hall master hadn't been seriously injured, how could their Second Forging Hall have fallen to this state!
'Hmph, looking at your pathetic state, I can't even be bothered to argue with you!'
'I'm here to see how your forging mission for this month is progressing?'
'If you continue to fail, your remaining forging pools will only dwindle. Don't be surprised if everyone in your Second Forging Hall runs away!'
Young Master Long said with a smug smile.
'You!'
'Our Second Forging Hall's affairs are none of your concern!'
'We are currently working, please leave!'
The senior brother named Di Ming clenched his fists and issued the order to leave.
'Don't rush!'
'I didn't come for you today; I came for this kid!'
With a change of tone, everyone's attention shifted back to Ye Fei.
'Kid, I'm inviting you to join our First Forging Hall. The First Forging Hall is the most powerful among the eight forging halls of the Xuantian Sword Sect. If you come, your future will be limitless!'
'Moreover, the hall master of our First Forging Hall is the cousin of the Sect Master of the Xuantian Sword Sect!'
'So, what do you say, want to join us?'
Young Master Long was very confident. He didn't believe Ye Fei wouldn't be tempted by this offer!
After all, the Second Forging Hall had no advantages.
Before the hall master of the First Forging Hall was injured, the Second Forging Hall had always been the best in terms of the quantity and quality of swords forged.
But after their hall master was severely injured, the Second Forging Hall also began to decline.
Now, the Second Forging Hall had become the last-place existence.
Upon hearing Young Master Long's words, Di Ming felt a surge of anger, but he had no outlet for it.
'Thank you for your kindness, but since I've been assigned to the Second Forging Hall, I am a member of the Second Forging Hall, and I will stay here.'
'As for senior brother's good intentions, I appreciate them.'
This turn of events was unexpected by everyone.
Especially Young Master Long, who widened his eyes.
'You brat, Young Master Long personally invited you, and you're not accepting!'
'I think you've eaten the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard!'
The hoarse-voiced man shouted angrily.
'Are you trying to force me to buy what I don't want?'
'I recall there isn't such a rule in the sect, is there?'
'Or can senior brother cover the sky with one hand?'
Ye Fei asked with feigned confusion.
'You brat, stop slandering!'
'That's not what I meant!'
The man's face turned red with anger, and he glared at Ye Fei fiercely.
'Alright, since junior brother is unwilling, our First Forging Hall naturally cannot force you!'
'I hope junior brother will take care of himself!'
With a flick of his sleeve, Young Master Long gave Ye Fei another deep look before turning his attention back to Di Ming.
'Di Ming, you've truly gained a loyal junior brother this time!'
'Make sure you keep a close eye on him. Don't be surprised if you hear news of him lying dead in the wilderness one day!'
After speaking, Young Master Long turned and left.
With a *poof*.
Di Ming burst out laughing.
It felt so satisfying.
Their Second Forging Hall had endured so much humiliation, and today they had finally vented their anger.
'Junior brother, don't worry, I, your senior brother, will definitely protect you!'
'You don't need to worry.'
Di Ming promised.
'Senior brother, I am not someone who can't even lift a chicken. Please don't worry about me!'
Ye Fei said with a wry smile.
Afterward, Ye Fei also got acquainted with the other senior brothers.
Based on Ye Fei's performance earlier, everyone quickly became familiar with him.
'By the way, Junior Brother Ye, the eldest senior sister has gone out on a mission. I'll introduce you to her when she returns!'
The eldest senior sister was the stabilizing force of their Second Forging Peak.
Although there weren't many people in the Second Forging Peak, they were exceptionally united, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
'Junior Brother Ye, your movements just now didn't seem like those of a novice. Have you had any prior experience?'
Ye Fei didn't hide anything and revealed it all.
'To be honest with senior brother, I had some experience with artifact forging in the past.'
'This is also a stroke of luck.'
Di Ming nodded in understanding.
'So that's how it is!'
'Your proficiency is even higher than mine. It seems I need to work harder too!'
He then shifted his gaze to the junior brothers.
'Have you all heard?'
'Everyone, put in more effort. Let's strive to complete this month's forging mission as soon as possible!'
Everyone was shocked by Ye Fei's display earlier and felt a sense of urgency.
'Yes!'
Then, everyone returned to their posts and began their work.
As for the eldest senior brother, he continued to introduce things to Ye Fei.
Half an hour later, Ye Fei finally understood everything.
It turned out that the biggest difference between the swords produced by the Xuantian Sword Sect and those from elsewhere was a process that outsiders could not replicate.
That is, all forged swords would eventually be placed in the Sword Light Pool for nurturing.
However, only after completing the forging hall's monthly mission could the swords be sent to the Sword Light Pool for nurturing.
'Thank you, senior brother, for enlightening me!'
Ye Fei expressed his gratitude.
'Tomorrow, I will lead a team to search for materials to build forging pools. You will accompany me, and it will be a good opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with the environment.'
Currently, their Second Forging Hall had a severe shortage of forging pools, which significantly slowed down their sword forging speed.
Therefore, increasing the number of forging pools was a matter of urgency.
'Okay, I understand!'
Ye Fei readily agreed.
That night, Ye Fei refined a considerable number of pills for backup.
The next morning, Ye Fei, along with the senior brothers, took a teleportation array to their destination.
The place they were going to was called the Misty Mountain Range.
The Misty Mountain Range was high-altitude, with numerous demonic beasts, but also abundant resources.
However, the danger level increased proportionally.
Therefore, ordinary cultivators dared not enter alone and usually traveled in groups.
Many had perished here in search of treasures.
'Junior Brother Ye, be very careful not to wander off later. You must stay close to us!'
'The eldest senior sister is also here. We'll meet up with the eldest senior brother later!'
Di Ming cautioned.
Ye Fei felt a warmth in his heart and then said earnestly.
'Eldest senior brother, don't worry, I won't stray from you!'
'You don't need to worry about me.'
Seeing that Ye Fei had taken his words to heart, the eldest senior brother closed his eyes to rest."