The Gate of the Mysterious Realm

Summary

Shi Mu discusses a heavy blade made from meteorite iron with Zhao Ping, who reveals that the blade's weight inexplicably increased from 100 jin to 500 jin after forging. Despite its unusual weight, Shi Mu expresses interest in purchasing the blade, but the price of 500,000 taels initially shocks him. They agree on a payment plan where Shi Mu pays 300,000 taels upfront and will craft talismans to cover the remaining balance. Shi Mu inquires about inscribing runes on the blade to enhance it into a magical artifact, but Zhao Ping explains that the blade's hardness makes this difficult. However, Zhao Ping mentions that a golden lizard's venom, known for its corrosive properties, might help. Shi Mu decides to seek out Ju Shi, who possesses the golden lizard, and heads to the Scripture Pavilion.

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