A Dragon Among The Stars

Metal Valley Pub.

For the past few days.

Kiel was practicing forging by the day and reading and cultivating by the night. Soon he was able to learn more techniques from books and from the advices and experiences of other forgers.

Qin Yifeng looked at the finished works of Kiel, his mouth wide open. He said. "You did all of this? In just a week?" pointing at the rows of metal parts, blades and other parts of weapons and armors.

He took a blade and scrutinized it with his deep eyes, It had a shining luster. He could tell the quality from its weight and texture. He mumbled. "This one is crafted well too, though not up to standard, but for a complete beginner..."

He also took a look at other parts, the more parts he judged, the more awed he became, He said. "There's consistency! Such rate of improvement! Only a forging genius can achieve this!"

He stared at Kiel, his eyes still full of shock, he said, "Is this really your first time? How long have you been doing it?"

Kiel had a innocent smile. He said. "I've studied forging in my free time in the past" But in his heart said otherwise; 'What do you think? I've been a mechanic for half of my life!'

Qin Yifeng couldn't help but praise Kiel. He said. "You wanted to enroll forging on Cloud Valley City right?"

Kiel nodded. He said. "Yes, Uncle Jie already sent my application all I need is to past the Evaluat-"

Qin Yifeng waved his hand, stopping him and said. "There's no need for a evaluation, Take this badge, when they ask you to take the evaluation, just show this." He took out a a small badge with a flaming hammer imprinted on it.

Qin Yifeng continued. "This will count as proof that your skill and talent is already approved and no further evaluation is needed."

Kiel was surprised. Did senior Qin have any ties with the Cloud Valley Academy? He thought that it would be rude to ask and just bowed and clasped his hands. He said. "Thank you, Senior Qin. If there's anything that I could do help you, Please just say so."

Qin Yifeng only laughed and said. "Kid if you want to repay me, then do well on your classes. Me helping someone become a forger is more than enough."

Kiel was happy in his heart and bowed again, He remembered something and suddenly asked. "Senior, do you know where I could get great quantities of different ores?"

Qi Yifeng raised his brows, curious. He asked. "What are you gonna use such quantities of ores?"

Kiel scratched his head, trying to make up an excuse. He said. "I want to practice and test my skill on different varieties of ores."

Qi Yifeng nodded, saying. "I see, I see. Someone is eager to improve is skills eh? I'll tell you one near here. The place is called Metal Valley Pub, it is own by a merchant named by Zhou Cai. You can get any kinds of ores there, given you have the money."

Kiel committed this names to his mind and said. "Thank you Senior!"

Qi Yifeng smiled and said. "Don't mention It, Just tell them that I recommended you there, So that Old coot would give me some discounts!"

....

Kiel wore a hood and a mask he bought earlier in the market. Behind were his Nektro'ti warriors wearing the same outfit. Kiel assumed wearing this cloaks would make them low-key since its normal for people to wear one. But with the tall stature of warriors, people around them couldn't help but take a second look.

Anyone would be intimidated by a group of strong looking mysterious men. Speculations were thrown out one after another, Like he was some young master from a powerful family, to a leader of a dark organization. Kiel could only sigh, He should have just brought out just one of the warriors.