Chapter 279: The Xiao Family

e would never believe that such a man was merely a purchasing manager for an arms workshop. He would be mistaken for someone of higher standing on any street.All the people in the courtyard were mesm...The few people in the crate stared at each other, their lips twitching involuntarily. This clearly took a lot of strength to throw so far! They couldn't have missed seeing that this crate of spears took five men to carry, could they Each spear weighs dozens of pounds, you know!

Li Yunfan raised his eyes to glance at the spear stuck in the ground. He frowned and shook his head, "This one really won't do. Look at the tip of the spear, it already has a notch just after entering the soil. If this were on a battlefield, a single broadsword could snap this spear tip clean off."

The head monk also walked over and took a closer look, nodding repeatedly. "Yes, Lord Li is indeed insightful, spotting the flaw in this spear at first glance."

Faced with his sarcasm, Li Yunfan merely gave a nonchalant reply. His arrogant attitude and cold expression would have surely put most people in an awkward position. However, it seemed that Fang Zhu was accustomed to such behavior from Li Yunfan, as he didn't seem to think much of it. He walked over to the chest again and picked up another spear to examine.

He looked over the spears, and thought they were all quite good. He then ordered his subordinates, "By the way, go and call Mr. Xiao over here to take a look too. Mr. Xiao is an expert; it's best if he takes a look at this kind of thing."

Upon receiving the order, the subordinate immediately turned and went to fetch someone.

The abbot then turned to Li Yunfan and said, "Sir Li, why don't you come take a look as well Though you don't make weapons, your insights on them are truly admirable."

"Didn't you have Xiao Jia come to take a look If he thinks it's good, then it must be good. Why do I need to look again" Li Yunfan turned his face cold and stared intently at the chessboard before him. He was obviously annoyed by the landlord's previous regretful move.

The monk's face flushed, his muscles twitching as if he wanted to lash out, but ultimately he chose not to make an issue of it. He could only sigh and continue playing with his spears.

However, after a while, the person sent to call Xiao's family returned. But the returning person had a pale face and reported to the head of the temple: "Master Abbot, it's really unfortunate. Xiao's family has fallen ill again. When I went to look for him just now, I saw Xiao's family was having a tantrum. Everything in the courtyard was smashed. I didn't dare to go any further, so I came back."

Upon hearing this, the old monk sighed deeply and shook his head. "It's a pity," he said, "a skilled goldsmith struck with such a strange ailment."

Hearing this, Li Yunfan, who had been looking grim all along, couldn't help but walk over. He frowned and asked the person who had returned, "Another episode Isn't it supposed to be once a month Why is it happening again in just half a month" His words seemed to carry a hint of concern.

"As for this subordinate, he is unknown. But rest assured, Lord Li, with people from the Xiao family watching over him, nothing will happen to the Xiao family. It's just that these few days, it's feared that weapons production will be impossible again." The man replied respectfully.

Li Yunshan listened, the worry in his eyes deepening. He snorted coldly: "His family I think there aren't many good people in his family either."

“...” Li Yun spoke directly, but others couldn't be like him. After all, the Xiao family was very obedient to their elders, and no one wanted to offend a goldsmith for no reason.

The abbot didn't care about the eerie silence around him. He worried, "General Chen wants the sword to be delivered in three days. This sword has always been made by the Xiao family. Now that the head of the Xiao family is sick, how will the delivery be handled"

"What's the difficulty Haven't we got a new batch of artisans Let's see if there's anyone capable inside. Have them take over this task. If they succeed, reward them handsomely! If they fail, isn't it just convenient to have a scapegoat" As Li Yun spoke, he also glanced casually into the box.

"That's right! Li Da Ren is truly unparalleled in his wisdom!" The abbot laughed heartily, "He's just a newcomer anyway. Let him take the blame. It won't affect us at all. And if he succeeds, we'll get credit for it. This is a brilliant plan, truly brilliant!"

Li Yunfan was too lazy to pay attention to the shopkeeper's flattery. Was this kind of thing worth his brainpower It really was a waste of talent...

Thinking this way, he suddenly lost interest and yawned, preparing to go back to rest. Unexpectedly, his steps faltered, his gaze falling on a long spear inside the box. He then came to his senses, took out the spear, a smile of appreciation appeared on his lips, and threw it into the monk's arms. "I think, let the one who made this spear make the sword General Li wants!"

The village headmaster stood there dumbfounded, clutching his spear tightly. He seemed to be in a daze, unable to fully comprehend the situation. However, towards Li Yunfan, he appeared utterly obedient, following his instructions without any hesitation or question whatsoever.

When it was almost dusk, Qin Luoyan hadn't even had time to eat when Lao Liu called her to a small workshop.

On the way, Lao Liu had already briefly explained the reason for the matter to her. It meant that the artisan responsible for making the sword suddenly fell ill, and this sword was to be given to an important person, so it couldn't be delayed. As a newly recruited artisan, she was pointed out by Li Da Ren to stay and take over the production of the sword, so this was a great honor.

In Lao Liu's view, this was Qin Luo Yan's chance to make a name for herself.

"Qin brother, if you perform well this time, there's a chance you might accidentally catch Li Da's attention. Then getting close to him and earning his trust won't be difficult." Lao Liu closed the small workshop door, still feeling excited. "I was wondering how to get you closer to Li Da, but I didn't expect this opportunity to come so soon."

Qin Luo'yan was not as optimistic. "How could such an important task of making swords for important figures fall to a newbie like me Are you sure there's no trick here By the way, who used to be in charge of making these swords"

“That’s the artisan who has been favored by Master Li lately, Xiao. Everyone in the weapons workshop knows him. That Xiao fellow has only been here for a few months, and he has managed to earn praise from the temperamental Master Li.” Old Liu said this, shaking his head with regret, “But that Xiao is also a pity. It is said that he has a congenital illness, and it’s terrifying when it strikes.”

“Xiao” Qin Luoyan felt a slight bitterness in her throat, as if an answer was about to emerge. In a blacksmith’s workshop where craftsmen gathered, someone with such a strong presence who also happened to be surnamed Xiao She almost didn't need to ask to confirm that it was her long-lost senior brother.

She was a bit anxious and couldn't help but ask again, "Lao Liu, do you know where Xiao Jia is now What do you mean he has a strange illness"

Seeing her panicked expression, Lao Liu looked surprised, "Brother Qin, what's wrong Do you know the Xiao family"

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(: b/23/23838/)nishing a bowl of porridge, Fu ZiMo suddenly frowned slightly, "Luo Yan, have you seen Xiao Fan these past two days"Hearing the two words "Xiao Fan," Qin Luo Yan's heart skipped a beat, and the empty...