The wizard starts by trimming the donkey's hooves

Chapter 146 The old man comes to visit (two chapters in one)

"Matteo, come in."

When Matteo just walked into the blacksmith shop, he immediately saw the brand new two-handed war hammer in the hands of the barbarian girl Lagre. At this moment, the war hammer was nearly completed and was in the process of being polished.

I saw Mateo's eyes suddenly enlarged twice, looking at the dense spikes above the hammer head, he was in a daze!

This was the first time he had seen this exaggerated, even ferocious, hammer-head shape.

"Adjutant, this, this black war hammer, is your new weapon?" Since Matteo was also present when the Iron Maiden doll attacked last night, he knew that Ren's bronze war hammer had been shattered, so asked.

"Yeah, how about it? LaGrei's craftsmanship is pretty good!" Renn also looked at the 'Pig Head Hammer' that was about to be completed, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

"Yeah! It's so domineering!"

"Sir, how much does this war hammer weigh? It looks very heavy!" Matteo asked with interest, after carefully observing the war hammer being polished.

"Um, this" Ren only felt that the pig-headed hammer should weigh more than a hundred pounds, which was much heavier than the shimmering giant sword.

In addition, the construction of the warhammer was just about the last step. If he stayed, he wouldn't have much blacksmith professional experience to gain.

At the same time, there are many flowers planted in the front yard, and there are basically no weeds. It seems that the original owners, the Mycroft family, still take care of it regularly.

The look on his face seemed to say that as the owner of the hammer, he didn't even know the weight of the hammer.

Terrible! Terrible!
"By the way, Matteo, have you found a house yet?" Renn turned to look at Matteo and asked.

"Matteo, which building should we go to first?" Ren asked.

After walking out of the door, Ren thought for a while and decided to go look at the house with Mateo first.

After briefly looking around the house, Ren discovered that there was a backyard slightly smaller than the front yard behind the house.

Renn waved his hand and said, "Don't refuse. In the battle last night, your oaken shield was damaged. Without the shield, you can't use your strength."

Ren nodded and said with a smile: "I will go home later and bring you the blood-patterned steel ingot. Remember to build yourself a new shield."

"Pie shop owner?" Renn raised his eyebrows, as if he thought of something.

"Forget it, it's too expensive. Besides, a shield doesn't require so many blood-patterned steel ingots." Lagre shook her head.

After smiling, Ren walked out of the blacksmith shop.

He wanted to finalize the house matter as soon as possible so that his parents could move in first.

Ren nodded slightly. This small yard is very suitable for digging. I think my sister Mint will like it very much.

"Is it the pie shop not far from Abel's Pharmacy?"

I have often bought meat pies before, and Mycroft's meat pies are considered one of my sister Mint's favorite pies, second only to the meat pies made by her mother Emma.

"Sir, you also know, right? Yes, that's right there." Mateo was a little surprised at first, but then he thought about it, Mycroft and Renne were both from Goldsmith, so it was normal for the two to know each other.

From this point of view, the overall layout of this house is very similar to that of Lane's house, except that the area is much larger, almost double.

"Mycroft was a good person, but unfortunately, his family all died in the church, killed by the Black Flame cult's ritual." Mateo briefly told the origin of the house.

However, before Lagret could finish her words, she was interrupted by Ren.

"If you have extra blood-patterned steel ingots, then you can also make me a blood-patterned steel shield." Renn looked at Lagrei seriously and said.

Renn's last words made Lagret no longer refuse. She just nodded and said, "Okay! Then I'm welcome, Renn, thank you."

"Also, if the church team comes in two days, if we go to Yesong Forest again, we won't have a shield," Renn shrugged.

"Sir, the house we went to see first belonged to Mycroft Degado, the original pie shop owner."

Because once it was confirmed, he could let his parents start moving first. By the way, he happened to go home to pick up the blood-patterned steel ingots.

Lagree was stunned when she heard this, stopped what she was doing, looked up at Ren with her beautiful eyes, and said, "Of course it's very suitable."

"this."

Immediately, Ren said to LaGrei: "Then I will go out first and look at the house, and you will do the rest."

It’s hard to imagine the effect of such a spiked war hammer, which weighs nearly 150 pounds, once the tip hits a human body!

Wren was certainly familiar with that pie shop.

Soon, the two came to the first house, which was a two-and-a-half-story house only a hundred meters away from the Jinjin Town Administration Hall.

But as soon as Ren took a step, he seemed to have thought of something, and immediately turned around and said, "By the way, how about using the blood-patterned steel ingots to make a shield?"

"Almost one hundred and fifty pounds!" Lagre, the barbarian girl who was polishing, raised her head and rolled her eyes at Ren and said.

"If it's convenient, sir, you can come and see it with me now."

Lagree looked at Renn thoughtfully, wanting to refuse, but hesitated.

"Okay! Let's go take a look now." Renn nodded.

The house has an independent fence and small yards at the front and back, but the front yard alone is much larger than the front yard of the Lane family.

But he really didn't know the exact weight.

This made Lagret blush slightly for no reason and lowered her head slightly.

"Hiss~" Mateo couldn't help but take a breath and his eyes widened again!

Only then did Matteo remember the purpose of coming to the blacksmith shop to find Ren, and he patted his head and said, "Oh! Yes, sir, I checked a few houses near the town administration hall, and I think there are two houses. They should all meet the requirements of adults.”

Knowing that Renne would come to see the house, Matteo had prepared the key in advance.

"Click!" Matteo took the initiative to open the door of the house.

After opening the door, Renn walked into the house and saw that the decoration inside was quite new, and most importantly, it was big enough.

The first floor is the dining and kitchen area and the living room with a fireplace, while the second floor has four bedrooms and a utility room. It is said to be a utility room, but it is currently empty, with only a few simple tables and chairs.

In addition, there is a spacious basement on the first floor, which can be used to store some non-perishable vegetables, grains and even wine.

The overall structure of the house is reasonable, at least two or three levels better than the Wren's house.

Ren nodded slightly.

A very nice house, he was very satisfied.

"Matteo, how much does this house cost?"

"Two hundred and eighty gold coins can be transferred at any time."

"Okay, this is the one."

"Sir, why don't you go and see the other building?" Matteo couldn't help but asked doubtfully.

He thought the other building was also very good, and it also had an independent stable.

"No need." Ren said, shaking his head.

Renn naturally had his considerations in choosing this place. Matteo also briefly introduced it just now. The other building is to the east of the center of the town, which is far away from Abel Pharmacy and further away from the administrative hall.

"Matteo, come home with me first, and then you accompany my parents to handle the transfer of ownership," Ren said.

"Okay, my lord."

The two people walking back soon passed by the door of Abel's Pharmacy. Different from the past, Ren noticed from a distance that the door of the pharmacy was always closed.

This can't help but make Renn very confused.

Generally speaking, no matter how busy the pharmacy is, there is always someone there, Abel or Molly.

Situations like store closures are rare.

However, Renn still had something on his hands, so he naturally had no intention of exploring it.

After returning home, Ren briefly told his parents about the matter, and handed the purse containing 300 imperial gold coins to his mother Emma, ​​then asked the two of them to take the mints with Matteo. Complete relevant transfer procedures.

And Renn took ten blood-patterned steel ingots and returned to the blacksmith shop again.

As soon as he opened the door, Ren saw Lagret wielding a brand-new pig-headed hammer. However, the slightly sluggish movements made it look like she was obviously struggling!

Seeing Ren come in, LaGrei smiled.

"Ren, you came at the right time! I have just completed the last process, let's try your new weapon."

With that said, she handed the pig-headed hammer to Ren.

As soon as Ren took it, he felt the weight of the black pig-headed hammer. It seemed a little heavy when he held it in his hand.

However, after Lagre added the texture and binding rope on the hammer handle, the warhammer feels good in hand. It can be held with one hand or with both hands, which is very convenient.

Immediately, with the new weapon in his hand, Ren happily walked to the open backyard of the blacksmith shop and waved it casually.

After simply performing a few hammer moves, the pig-headed hammer still felt very comfortable to him.

The only small problem is the weight of the pig-headed hammer. Because the entire body is made of hardened adamantine, the weight is still beyond Ren's expectations, resulting in a relatively slow swing speed when attacking.

However, after thinking about it for a while, Renn felt that this problem was not too big.

After all, if he really encounters a strong enemy, he must be in a 'two-fold state' or a 'triple-fold state'.

Due to the added strength before, at this moment, the breaking limit value on the Rain Knight (Extraordinary) panel has been further increased to 45%.

Just turn on 'Break Limit', and after the strength, agility and physical strength are increased by 45%, the slightly heavy pig-headed hammer will immediately become very handy.

Once the firepower is fully activated, Renn estimates that the pig-headed hammer will be slightly lighter.

There is currently no way to do this.

After all, there is a huge difference in physical fitness between Rennes when he explodes and when he doesn't.

"How's it going? Are you satisfied?" Lagre, who was watching Ren's demonstration, asked with a smile.

"Very satisfied, Lagre, thank you."

"Well! Then I'm going to make a clay mold for the shield. By the way, what size of shield do you want?" Lagre asked.

"Well, if the blood-patterned steel ingot is enough, it can be the same as yours. If not, it's okay to have a slightly smaller size." Ren thought for a while and said.

After all, for him, the shield is hardly used, so he should just keep it as a backup shield for Lagret.

"Okay!" Lagre nodded. She also knew that Ren basically didn't use a shield.

While Lagret was making clay molds, Renn placed ten blood-patterned steel ingots into the blacksmith's furnace.

Following what he did last time, Ren used the witchcraft 'Scorching Touch' to smelt the blood-patterned steel ingots into a liquid state.

After a while, Lagret came in with a clay mold.

Due to her previous experience, she was not too surprised that the blood-patterned steel ingot was smelted so quickly this time. After placing the mold on the liquid outlet of the blacksmith furnace, Ren opened the valve.

I saw the bloody steel liquid slowly flowing into the injection hole of the clay mold.

Renn also looked at the system prompts and felt happy:
[You have performed blood-patterned steel smelting work, and your related understanding has improved! 】【You have learned a new skill - smelting blood-patterned steel】

[Your skill of smelting blood-patterned steel has been improved, experience value +72]

[You focus on smelting blood-patterned steel ingots, and the blacksmith professional experience value +39]

[You have carried out the forging work of the shield, and the related understanding has been improved! 】

[You have learned a new skill—Shield Forging]

[Your skill Shield Forging is improved, experience value +2]

[You focus on shield forging, and the blacksmith professional experience value +3]

With Lagret, the blacksmith professional level can always be improved quickly!
An hour later, Lagret was holding a brand new blood-patterned steel shield, looking delighted!

Ren glanced at the blacksmith profession level. Although the experience rewards given by the system this time were still generous, because the blacksmith profession had just been upgraded, it was currently upgraded to blacksmith lv4 (329/1000).

After Ren and LaGrei returned, they found that Matteo and many night watchmen had already helped move together.

Anna on the side seemed to have started to sort out her clothes. She should have been notified by her sister Mint.

Soon, Ren and LaGrei also joined the moving army.
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at the same time.

The county town of Meister.

In the study room of Baron Norman's family residence, a conversation between father and son was ongoing.

"Father, the person you are contacting this time will not be in the same situation as the Black Sail Pirates last time, right?" Dennis stood beside his father, Baron Norman, slightly worried and asked.

Ever since he found out that the 'untouchable', the farmer's son Renn whom he looked down upon at all, had actually taken the step ahead of him to become a knight, he had become extremely irritated.

A 'untouchable', could he be turned over just like that?

Once you pass the canonization assessment, won't you become a noble like him?

When he thought that this kind of thing might happen, Dennis was almost completely overwhelmed by the anxiety and jealousy in his heart.

That's why Dennis took the initiative to come to his father, Baron Norman, who he had always been afraid of, and asked about the relevant situation.

"The person who took action this time was an old friend of mine, Adams Nolan, a third-level wizard apprentice majoring in the spell department. His method of killing was very weird. I can't imagine that Renn could escape and ascend to heaven this time. possible."

The fingers of Baron Norman's right hand tapped rhythmically on the armrest of the luxurious calfskin seat.

Dennis knew that this was a habit of his father's and reflected a mentality of having the big picture in mind.

This immediately put him at ease.

Although he had heard that the third-level wizard apprentice was very powerful, he didn't know what the spell system actually represented.

But judging from his father's appearance, he should be extremely confident.

"Adams once had the record of killing three peak knights in a row in one battle!"

"In addition, I also heard that he has a record of killing great knights. Although Adams has never responded directly to this rumor, I guess it is true."

"Because I also knew that great knight, but he disappeared later and I heard he never appeared again."

"Although Adams failed to attack the Curse Master a few years ago and his strength has declined, I think there should be no problem if he takes action to deal with Renn, no matter how outstanding Renn's knight talent is."

Baron Norman said slowly.

Every word the baron said was like a sledgehammer hitting Dennis's heart.

Knocked away the restlessness and jealousy in his heart!

He didn't expect that the friend his father found this time would be so powerful!
Dennis's face was flushed at this moment, and his heart seemed to be trembling with excitement. This was even more exciting for him than when he wreaked havoc on Tina!
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Goldshire.

New home in Rennes.

After a few hours of relocation, thanks to the help of many Night Watch subordinates, the entire relocation matter was generally settled.

Ren looked at the busy and sweaty people, thought about it, and decided to invite his fellow night watchmen to a dinner party in the evening to express his gratitude.

So, he asked his mother, Emma, ​​to go to the market to buy some chicken, duck, fish and other meats, vegetables and fruits, and he asked his father, Old Lane, to buy some good ale and fruit wine.

Regarding the repair of the old house, Ren entrusted it to Matteo, asking him to find someone to repair it in the near future and then sell it directly.

After finishing these trivial matters, Ren looked at the empty utility room on the second floor, thoughtfully.

Soon, Renn walked out of the house and came to Abel Pharmacy, which was still closed.

After peeking through the crack in the door to make sure there was no one, Ren made another half circle and came to the door of the residence behind Abel's Pharmacy, stepped forward and knocked on the door.

"Who?" An extremely hoarse voice sounded, but Renne could still identify it immediately as the voice of the pharmacist Abel.

"It's me, Ren."

"Squeak!"

The door opened, and a tall, thin figure with blood-red eyes and disheveled hair appeared in front of Renn, which immediately startled Renn.

Fortunately, Ren's current keen sense can tell that the other party's aura is very familiar, and it is undoubtedly the pharmacist Abel.

"Are you Mr. Abel?"

"How could you...?" Renn couldn't help asking.

Abel raised his head, looked at Ren with bloodshot eyes, and just said a word.

"Molly is dead."

"Ah? How did Sister Molly die?" Ren was stunned when he heard this, and then asked.

In his impression, Molly, who was newly married and beautiful and gentle, actually disappeared at the age of twenty?
Ren's heart suddenly felt a sense of emotion about the fragility of life.

At the same time, he also realized how valuable it was that his family could be together safely!

In addition, Renn also instantly understood why Abel became like this.

This pain of losing your most beloved spouse must be heartbreaking!

"Molly was murdered by cultists last week while she was worshiping at church."

"What!" Ren's pupils shrank. He didn't really expect that among the people who died in the church last week, Molly was actually included.

"Ren, are you coming this time?"

Ren murmured twice. He knew that now was not the right time to speak, but after thinking about it, he said, "Mr. Abel, I want to learn how to make potions."

Abel waved his hand and said, "I don't have the heart to make potions now, let alone teach you."

"But if you really want to learn, you can try to teach yourself."

I saw Abel take out a diary from the room and said: "This is some potion making experience I recorded. If you are really talented, it should be helpful to you."

Renn took it immediately. Although it was a bit regretful, it was also expected.

It was an inconspicuous black notebook with a leather cover that seemed very old in terms of material.

In addition, the surface of the black leather was stained with various colorful pharmaceuticals. At the same time, it seemed that it was caused by the residue of the pharmaceuticals, and the notebook also exuded an unpleasant smell.

But looking at the way Abel treasures it so much, this notebook must have his hard work.

If the other party hadn't been so heartbroken at the moment, Ren probably wouldn't have given it to Abel.

"Mr. Abel, thank you very much!"

After thinking about it, Renn added: "Mr. Abel, if Sister Molly is still alive, she probably doesn't want to see you so decadent. I hope you can cheer up and live a good life."

After leaving Abel's place, Renn went to the grocery store and purchased some basic utensils for making potions.

Then, Ren returned to the utility room on the second floor of his new home, preparing to try making a mutant growth potion.

at the same time.

At the door of the old site of Ren's house, an old man wearing a black robe and holding a wooden cane came. The old man was wearing a hood and his face could not be seen clearly.

Looking at the deserted old site of Lane's house, the old man couldn't help but have a trace of doubt on his face.

He said in his heart that Norman was becoming more and more unreliable in doing things.

but
He soon saw a night watchman wearing standard leather armor walking into Ren's house, seemingly moving something.

I saw him step forward and ask: "Young man, does Ren live here?"

"Hey, do you know the adjutant? Lord Renn has moved. Do you need me to take you there?" The young night watchman said enthusiastically, seeming to regard the old man as Renn's friend.

"Thank you!"

The old man followed the young night watchman and soon arrived near Ren's new home.

However, when he was about to arrive, he saw the old man whispering: "Young man, you just had a dream, and now you wake up."

"Well, what did you say, old man?"

The young night watchman just turned his head, but the moment he saw the old man's deep eyes, he suddenly froze, his eyes went blank for a while, and his pupils looked out of focus!

But the next second, the young night watchman returned to normal, and there was nothing strange about him.

The other party muttered to himself for a while, then walked away minding his own business.

He had no memory of what he had just done to help an old man lead the way.

The old man soon arrived at the door of Renn's new home. He frowned slightly when he saw no less than a dozen night watchmen coming in and out.

so many people.

This is not easy to start with
Let’s talk about it tonight.

But there is one more thing to do.
The old man turned around and looked around, and soon noticed a little girl digging in the front yard.

"Little sister, is this the Wren's house?" The old man stepped forward and said through the wooden fence and mint.

When Mint's innocent big eyes looked up at the old man, they lost focus for an instant. He nodded numbly and said, "Yes, grandpa."

"Then go and get me a piece of your brother Ren's clothes. If it has hair, it would be better."

"Okay, grandpa."

Immediately, Mint turned around and left, and soon came to Ren's room, found a linen tunic belonging to his brother Ren, and took it.

This scene was seen by Anna who was cleaning the room. Although she didn't know what Mint was doing with Ren's clothes, she didn't ask any more questions.

After Mint handed the linen coat to the old man, a few minutes passed. Mint shook his head. He felt dizzy, but he couldn't remember what happened.

The old man disappeared under the evening sun.

(End of this chapter)