Chapter 581: The Tiger in Pig’s Skin
Adam followed the middle-aged Qi smith through the association tiled corridors until they emerged in a gathering hall.
The flavor of different steaming teas swirled around individuals harboring the same anvil symbols on their chests.
The number and color of stars surrounding it varied, but he noticed one with six shining golden stars sipping from his cup as his colleagues talked him up about Qi infusion techniques. A few displayed their newly crafted blades and armors, beaming after receiving the man’s praises.
He raised a brow at the warm atmosphere as his guide halted before the aged leader.
"He passed the test under my supervision. However, I’m unsure about his level. Mind assessing his craft, elder Zhao Longyan?"
"Oh? That’s rare coming from you." The aged leader’s brown eyes sparkled as he gestured toward Adam. "Show me your item, child. I’ll give you the most honest assessment."
Adam watched the bald man’s wrinkles part to let out a genuine smile. But he sighed.
"I’m fine with one-star elder." He cupped his fists and presented the short throwing knife. "I’m not arrogant enough to claim anything more before an expert of your caliber."
He rolled his eyes in his mind as the man picked up the knife.
The shame of presenting such a flawed item to anyone burned his cheeks, even more so when Zhao Longyan frowned.
’Just say it’s average and let me leave.’