The World of Pirates

Chapter 9 From today, be a happy blacksmith
Li Cha had a hobby of collecting swords before, so he had some understanding of the forging process of swords.

After all, if you don't understand the craftsmanship and process of sword forging, then the fun of collecting and appreciating will be less than half.

In Li Cha's collection, there are many Fusang swords. Li Cha knows the forging process well, but in general he is clear.

This is also the source of confidence for Li Cha to forge his own sword.

Li Cha had already inquired clearly before, so he didn't stop on the road, and walked all the way to the westernmost part of the town, where the abandoned blacksmith shop was on the edge of the town.

[Well, it does look like it has been abandoned for a long time, I don't know what's going on inside. 】

Li Cha looked at the dilapidated shed in front of him, one side was open, and the other three sides were blocked.However, the barriers on both sides and the roof collapsed, covering the things in the shed, and the situation inside could not be seen clearly from the outside.

Going forward, Li Cha moved away the collapsed ceiling beams and partitions, and examined them carefully.

[Yes, everything is still there, which saves me a lot of effort. 】

In the center of the shed is an oven, with bellows next to it.It was probably hit by a collapsing roof beam, and the bellows were a bit damaged, but it can be used after repairing.

The rest of the anvils, big and small hammers, wooden barrels filled with water and other things are all available, and they still maintain the appearance when the blacksmith left.

[The folk customs in Hongmu Town are very simple, no one has touched these things. ] Li Cha had a smile on his face.

After some cleaning, Li Cha nodded in satisfaction.

"Now we only need charcoal and ore to start work."

Previously, the blacksmiths on the island bought iron ingots directly, but Richard planned to smelt ore by himself.

Who didn't like to play with fire as a child?Li Cha was in the orphanage before he was ten years old, so he had no chance to play with fire. After leaving the orphanage, he was busy with survival and had no time to play with fire.

So Li Cha is going to make up for himself now.

Although Redwood Island is called Redwood Island, it is not only redwood, but also red stones.

After some identification, Li Cha concluded that the red stone was called iron ore.

As for charcoal, Li Cha plans to buy it directly.

Li Cha just wanted to forge iron, he didn't want to change his job as a charcoal seller, and he didn't want to change his name to Tanjiro.

After confirming the sundries that needed to be replenished, Li Cha walked into the town.

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"What? You said you're going to be a blacksmith?" Jon was surprised when he heard about Richard's decision.

Jon wouldn't be so surprised if Li Cha said he was going to venture into the sea.Although there are few people who go to sea in their teens, it is not uncommon, and Li Cha seems to be able to practice swords, maybe he really made a name for him.

But you told me you were going to be a blacksmith? ?Is this a promising career?
Because Jon spoke too loudly just now, the drunk man raised his bottle and yelled:
"Brother, there is no future for being a blacksmith, go out to sea with me to be a sailor, and become a brave sea warrior!"

"Oh! Yes, brave sea fighters!" The other sailors also echoed, and the tavern was noisy.

Li Cha stood quietly in front of the bar, waiting for Jon's answer, although Li Cha didn't intend to consider his opinion.

After Jon waited for the tavern to become a little quieter, he leaned out of the bar and said to Richard:

"Li Cha, are you dissatisfied with the treatment here? I can give you a salary, next month—no, starting from this month! Uh... how about 8 Baileys? ?”

Of course Jon wants to keep Li Cha. Although he is stingy, he knows why he is so relaxed every day.

Li Cha was unmoved, and after Jon finished speaking, he continued: "I have already decided, this is my dream all along!"

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"Then... what about your swordsmanship? I always thought that you wanted to be a swordsman."

Jon still felt puzzled. Li Cha worked hard to practice sword every day, and he also noticed it.

"A blacksmith can learn swordsmanship, is there any problem?" Li Cha asked back.

"Uh... well, if you want to come back anytime, you are always welcome at the tavern."

Li Cha has brought out his dreams, what else can he say.But whose fucking dream is to be a blacksmith! ! !

"Thank you uncle, I have one more request." Li Cha said.

"What request? You don't want money, do you!" Jon was always vigilant in this regard.

"No, I want uncle to lend me some money. I need to buy charcoal, and I will return it to uncle when I have money."

Of course there is money in Li Cha's small treasury, and Li Cha has been responsible for the accounting of the bills for the past six months, so it is not easy to do something.

But the source of this money is indeed wrong. If Jon finds out about using it to buy charcoal, although Richard doesn't care, it will always look bad.

It is indeed a bit hypocritical, but there is no way, Mr. Li Cha is a decent person.

In the end, Jon lent Richard 10 Baileys.

Li Cha didn't have anything to pack, just a few sets of clothes and a wooden knife.

With the wooden knife stuck in his waist, he wrapped the clothes with a quilt and carried them on his back, Li Cha left the place where he had been staying for more than half a year.

When Li Cha left the tavern, he went straight to the blacksmith's shop without any hesitation.What is there to miss in the life of a worker?
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When Li Cha returned to the blacksmith shop, the charcoal and the materials needed to repair the shed had already been delivered, a large cart full of them.

Li Cha took off the burden on his back, first repaired the shed of the blacksmith shop briefly, and then moved the charcoal to a dry corner to prevent the charcoal from getting wet due to the rain.

Then he left the blacksmith shop and walked to the beach.

When he came to the shore, Li Cha observed it first, then took off his clothes and put them on the shore.Holding the wooden knife in his right hand, he walked slowly into the sea.

When the sea water flooded his neck, Li Cha took a deep breath, and then submerged himself in the sea.

Although Li Cha didn't weigh his current body specifically, it must be quite dense, because Li Cha sank to the bottom of the sea as soon as he entered the water, without stopping at all.

However, Li Cha did not step on the water to float up, but slowly dived down to the bottom of the sea.

The temperature of the sea water near the sea level is not low due to the sunlight, but as Li Cha continues to dive, the temperature of the sea water is gradually getting colder.

When Li Cha reached a depth of about 50 meters, the temperature of the seawater around him had stabilized.

For ordinary people at this depth, if they do not carry equipment, the low temperature and sea pressure will easily make people return to the embrace of the mother sea.

However, with Li Cha's current physique of 11.2, he is not among the ranks of ordinary people.

Li Cha felt the state of his body and felt that he still had strength, so he continued down.

When reaching a depth of about 100 meters, Li Cha stopped diving. At this depth, Li Cha also felt very stressed.

This is a forbidden area for human beings, but it is an environment where countless marine organisms thrive and survive.

There are sea fishes going back and forth in all directions, they are leisurely and carefree, they are not panicked at all by Li Cha's intrusion, even a few silly fish even headbutted Li Cha.

Of course, Li Cha didn't come to the sea for sightseeing. After feeling the depletion of oxygen in his lungs, Li Cha thrust out his sword instantly.

Because it was in the sea, Li Cha's sword speed was much slower, less than half of that on the shore, but the few sea fish that hit Li Cha with their heads just now counted as one, and they were all strung on the sword by Li Cha.

With a few fish, Li Cha stepped on the water and floated up.

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After eating the grilled fish, Li Cha decided to practice swordsmanship in the sea every day except for blacksmithing.

Don't get me wrong, this is all because of the water pressure in the sea, which can further help Li Cha improve his body control, and has nothing to do with those delicious sea fish!
(End of this chapter)