Luo De took some time to absorb the energy from the other two Life Gems.

This time, Luo De's life force increased by twenty-eight percent.

His estimated natural lifespan increased by fourteen years.

Luo De calculated that with this attribute and the lifespan enhancement from the gem, he could live up to twenty-nine more years.

That meant even if he originally could only live to sixty-something, his lifespan could reach ninety years.

Luo De felt he needed to collect more Extraordinary Gems.

Even if it didn't enhance his power, extending his life was certainly beneficial.

No one wants to die, especially when standing in a high position.

With an extended lifespan, Luo De would have ample time to build his own domain.

"If I can truly live over a hundred years, I might have the chance to unify the Northern Wasteland and become the King of the Wilderness."

Luo De couldn't help but indulge in a small dream within his heart.

While waiting for news from the Dawn Society, Luo De found himself with some free time.

The winter was growing colder, and the progress of many projects inevitably slowed down; bricks could no longer be fired.

Fortunately, except for the Hydraulic Forging Hammer, the Blacksmith Shop was not significantly affected.

Now, everyone was busy forging the sword blanks made in the autumn and linking together the Chain Armor.

Once Waller and the others returned and the windmills were built, efficiency would improve further.

Luo De, carrying a Fish Spear obtained from the ruins, personally went to the Blacksmith Shop.

The hammers and Wolf Fang Clubs taken from the ruins were all usable.

Particularly the Wildmen, who preferred these kinds of weapons over traditional Longswords.

But the Fish Spear was different, too heavy for the Wildmen.

The Long Spear had only a metal spearhead at the front, with the rest made of wood.

The Fish Spear was too heavy, not quite suitable for the Wildmen's throws.

Luo De placed the Fish Spear on the table and asked Hammer to gather the blacksmiths.

In Luo De's Blacksmith Shop, there were over thirty people, but currently, only eleven who could participate in forging, including blacksmiths and apprentices, while the rest were helping hands who had just arrived.

However, only five blacksmiths were qualified to stand before Luo De and examine the Fish Spear.

"Does anyone recognize this item?"

Luo De raised the Fish Spear, his brow slightly furrowed,

"It was found from the sea, seems resistant to saltwater corrosion, and it has these patterns, do you see?"

"It looks like an Enchanted Weapon but is very irregular and strange."

Luo De reminded, "It's been around for a long time, with no issues, not even rust."

The blacksmiths were intrigued by Luo De's description.

The five blacksmiths surrounded the Fish Spear, observing it closely, some even leaning their faces in to scrutinize it.

Blacksmiths are naturally curious about metals they have never encountered before.

More importantly, none dared to slack on a request from their lord.

However, they had never seen anything like this before.

After examining it, they couldn't help but shake their heads.

Only one blacksmith, crossing his arms over his chest and rubbing his chin, appeared thoughtful.

"My lord, this seems to be Sea Pattern Magic Iron."

A blacksmith carefully said.

The unfamiliar and convoluted term made Luo De furrow his brows,

"What is this thing you mentioned?"

The blacksmith, questioned by Luo De, hesitated, mumbling a reply.

Luo De reached out to reassure him, "Don't be afraid, continue."

"Sea Pattern Magic Iron, a special metal from the deep sea."

The blacksmith nodded, mustering his courage to answer, "My master taught me this.

"He said weapons used by the Sea Race are made from this Sea Abyss Magic Iron."

"The patterns on it have nothing to do with spells; they form naturally after being forged."

"It's an extremely special material, very hard, able to resist sea water corrosion."

"Moreover,"

The blacksmith lowered his voice, "It's said to be able to conduct and resist magic, very precious."

Luo De's eyes lit up.

So this Fish Spear could withstand the finely crafted edge of the Gangler War Axe?

"Do you mean you can forge it?"

Luo De's voice carried a tone of expectation.

"I, I... can try, but my master said it must be quenched with sea water to forge it."

The blacksmith's fingers gently brushed over the patterns on the Fish Spear,

"But I'm not sure, my lord."

"Sea water?"

Luo De found it a bit unbelievable.

Under normal circumstances, quenching with sea water presents many problems, such as the salt in sea water causing metal surfaces to corrode and rust.

But this Sea Pattern Magic Iron already exceeded Luo De's imagination, so its unusual forging method was relatively expected.

"But I don't have sea water; would salt water work?"

Luo De frowned and pondered, inquiring.

"I'm not sure, my lord, but I can try."

The blacksmith answered sincerely,

"My master said this kind of material, once forged, becomes like a coating that allows the Sea Race's Magic Power to flow through, very mystical."

"Alright, I'll leave this task to you, forge it into a standard Longsword."

Luo De nodded in agreement but then suddenly thought of another question,

"How do they forge these weapons in the sea? Surely there are no forges down there?"

The blacksmith cautiously explained, "They collaborate with some people on the shore. My master said they capture blacksmiths and keep them on islands to forge weapons for them.

In legends, there's also a specific blacksmith in the Sea Race called the Turtle Scholar,"

"My master said the knowledge he learned was passed down from ancestors who learned from the Turtle Scholars."

Luo De nodded skeptically but decided to give the blacksmith a chance,

"What's your name?"

"My name is Beduo, my lord," the blacksmith answered with his head lowered.

Luo De vaguely remembered that this blacksmith seemed to be part of Baron Halon's compensation settlement.

"Very well, if you successfully complete this, I'll grant you one wish."

Luo De generously promised, his gaze filled with anticipation.

Beduo's eyes lit up,

"My lord, I want to return home; my home is in the Western Alliance, could you send me there?"

"Except for that one."

Luo De shook his head, his tone firm.

Beduo's shoulders drooped slightly but quickly lifted his head again,

"Then could you help me bring my family here? My father and sister!"

Luo De pondered for a moment, nodding,

"If you can truly complete it, I'll try my best to help send a message to your family. If they're willing to come, I will arrange for their escort."

"Alright, my lord!"

Beduo bowed deeply, his face beaming with gratitude,

"I will definitely complete it for you!"

Luo De nodded, instructing Hammer to assign someone to assist Beduo before leaving the Blacksmith Shop.

Now having free time, Luo De had already started preparing for the matters of the coming year.

The blueprints for the manor's reconstruction, the planning for the construction of the city walls and the estimation of materials, and next year's land planning...

Next year, Luo De planned to cultivate more land, not only for wheat but also various vegetables and peas. Additionally, planning for pastures and orchards could start early.

Luo De felt he once again had a pile of matters to handle.

Snow was falling again in the Wasteland.

Luo De, however, received an unexpected message.

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