Dragon's Origin

## Chapter 343: A Unique Weapon (Part 2)

The Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion was utterly stunned. If that was truly the cost, just to assassinate a Legendary Realm expert at close range, then as Iron Old said, that cost would be enough to hire experts to eliminate the target dozens of times over.

"However, Pavilion Master, you should still give Marquis Changsheng a large sum of money," Iron Old reminded, seeing the Pavilion Master's stunned expression.

"Why?" the Pavilion Master asked, somewhat irritably. Realizing her tone was a bit sharp and that she was speaking to a Grandmaster, she quickly amended, "Iron Old, it's not directed at you, but you have to let me know why!"

"Marquis Changsheng gave us two methods to create tools that can measure one-hundredth of an inch and one-ten-thousandth of an inch," Iron Old replied very seriously, completely ignoring the Pavilion Master's earlier attitude, as if he hadn't heard it.

"One-hundredth of an inch?" Upon hearing this, the Pavilion Master couldn't remain seated and immediately jumped up. As the Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion, he was a professional who understood the forging industry to his core. How could he not understand the concept of one-hundredth of an inch?

But before he could even question it, he heard about the one-ten-thousandth of an inch, and he was instantly dumbfounded. He stood there, his face filled with disbelief, staring blankly at Iron Old, as if he had turned into a wooden figure.

"It's true. We brought the items back with us," Iron Old said with a smile to the Pavilion Master, signaling the Grandmaster who made the measuring tools to bring out the vernier caliper and micrometer screw gauge. He then continued, "We also learned how to make these things. Aren't these two items worth a large sum of compensation for Marquis Changsheng?"

These precision measuring tools could directly elevate the level of the entire manual manufacturing industry by one or even several levels. The Grandmaster responsible for manufacturing the vernier caliper and micrometer screw gauge would directly become the standard setter for the industry, an unparalleled honor!

"Good!" This was a grand event for the entire manual manufacturing industry. The Pavilion Master immediately agreed without a second thought. He had no choice but to agree. If he dared to shake his head, that group of Grandmasters would dare to leave the Exquisite Pavilion and join Marquis Changsheng's estate. It was not an exaggeration at all.

Although he didn't get the heavy sniper crossbow, he obtained the manufacturing methods for these two measuring tools. For the Exquisite Pavilion, this was still an absolutely worthwhile event. As mentioned before, these two tools meant that they could set the length standard for the entire industry. The reason why the Exquisite Pavilion could become the preferred choice for many Masters and Grandmasters was because it had all kinds of talents, as well as various industry standards.

And undeniably, measuring length was the most basic and widespread tool needed in almost every industry. Setting such a standard was no different from setting the standard for the entire world.

In this world, how many people's words could be universally applicable? The Emperor couldn't, nor could the various feudal lords. However, the Exquisite Pavilion, which sold vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauges, could. This was influence, and it was also a symbol of strength.

Wang Sheng, the old Taoist, and the three royal guards had arrived at the edge of the ice and snow world. Everyone had heard Wang Sheng say that after entering ten miles into the core area of the Thousand Desolation Land, the forest would suddenly disappear, turning into a sunken basin covered in ice and snow. Although it was close by, it was a completely different climate. Above was still a tropical and temperate forest, while below was already an ice and snow zone. It was truly magical.

When Wang Sheng told them about it, everyone found it magical and a bit unbelievable. But when they saw it with their own eyes, they realized that what he said was true.

This time, they were better prepared than last time. Everyone had prepared close-fitting warm clothing and changed into it on the spot. This wasn't the kind that simply relied on formations for warmth, but real thick fur for warmth, to avoid being unable to support the consumption of the formation if they were injured or lacked spiritual energy, and being frozen into ice sculptures.

Standing at the edge of the ice and snow world, Wang Sheng began to tie a safety rope to a large tree in the forest. Although with the strength of the five of them, they could easily climb up from the basin below without using ropes, Wang Sheng had his own reasons. It was better to be prepared than sorry. Who knew whether they would walk out slowly or be chased out covered in injuries when they left? So it was better to prepare in advance, even if it was just wasting a rope.

In the Thousand Desolation Land, Wang Sheng's words were absolute will. At least, no one in the current five-person team would object, especially to this kind of preparation that concerned everyone's retreat. After one's cultivation truly reached the Legendary Realm, one's mentality would become more and more cautious. On the contrary, those newly promoted experts who were just a little outstanding would be arrogant beyond measure, always thinking that they were second only to the heavens. Perhaps this was why the older the Jianghu, the smaller the courage in this world!

As they were preparing to descend into the ice and snow basin, the group saw the first demonic beast in the ice and snow world at the edge of the forest. It was too far away to see clearly what kind it was. Suddenly, it darted out from under the smooth ice and snow and bit something, devouring it voraciously. While gnawing, it looked towards Wang Sheng and the others.

Everyone could feel the wildness and pressure in that ferocious gaze. Apart from Wang Sheng, the other four had a new understanding of the demonic beasts in the core area. The level of this demonic beast was at least in the middle stage of the eighth realm, but in this core area, it was only worthy of staying on the very edge of the ice and snow world.

"Marquis, I heard you forged a weapon. Can you let us have a look?" Steward Li suddenly smiled at Wang Sheng, looking at the ferocity of that demonic beast from afar.

It was no secret to the royal family that Wang Sheng had gathered a large group of Grandmasters in the Marquis's estate to forge a weapon. Apart from not knowing what they were forging, there were traces of everything else. The servants in charge of serving would occasionally hear the content that those Grandmasters inadvertently said when they were obsessed. Summing it up, at least the royal family knew that Wang Sheng had forged a long-range attack crossbow.

Everyone was curious. Those who hadn't seen it with their own eyes were itching to know, and the royal family was even more so, wishing they could snatch Wang Sheng's weapon and study it. Tens of millions of gold coins, a weapon forged by more than a dozen Grandmasters, who wouldn't be curious?

"Alright!" Wang Sheng didn't refuse and agreed directly. Sometimes, having a lethal weapon in hand and letting others know about it was a kind of deterrent, and the effect was better than hiding it.

With a thought, the composite heavy sniper crossbow appeared in Wang Sheng's hand. Usually, this heavy sniper crossbow was already cocked and loaded with an armor-piercing arrow in the ring. It could be fired as soon as it was taken out.

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Holding it level, Wang Sheng aimed at the demonic beast that looked like a white pig six miles away in a sniper stance. With a flick of his finger, the trigger was pulled. With a 'pah' sound, the sound of the bowstring and arrow breaking the sound barrier rang out. Wang Sheng put down the heavy sniper crossbow and reloaded it.