Necromancer, summon skeletons, practice the Heaven-Swallowing Magic Skill

After leaving the hustle and bustle of the auction, Lu Ming did not stay in Forrest City, but directly took the magic teleportation array to the distant Sunset City.

This ancient city is famous for its rich historical heritage and unique cultural atmosphere, but for Lu Ming, he does not have the leisure to savor it carefully at the moment.

He had a more urgent task in mind, which was to go deep into the Warcraft Mountains and look for traces of dwarves and elves in order to obtain those precious materials.

As soon as he stepped onto the streets of Sunset City, Lu Ming headed out of the city without stopping, walking alone on the road leading to the Monster Mountain Range.

He had no time to reminisce about the past or appreciate the scenery along the way. He had only one goal in mind - to reach his destination as soon as possible.

Based on the intelligence and information provided by Lilith, he wants to find the secret place where the dwarves and elves are.

After several days of arduous trekking, Lu Ming crossed winding mountain roads and dense jungles, and encountered several waves of ferocious monster attacks along the way.

Relying on his own strength, he fought them off one by one, and also collected some Warcraft materials in case of emergency.

Every battle is a test of Lu Ming's physical strength and will, but he has never retreated. The persistence in his heart drives him to move forward.

Finally, at dusk on the fifth day, Lu Ming stood in front of a magnificent valley, which was the gathering place of the dwarves.

In the valley and on the rocky cliffs, there are countless caves carved out. They are the homes of the dwarves for generations.

Looking from a distance, you can see the busy figures of dwarves, some of them are mining ore, some are forging weapons, everything seems to be in order.

Lu Ming took a deep breath, feeling both anticipation for the upcoming negotiations and a little apprehension about the unknown.

He knew that the dwarves were known for their fortitude and meticulous workmanship, and it would be difficult to convince them, but he also believed that as long as he showed sincerity and respect, he could reach a cooperation and obtain the precious minerals he needed.

With this belief, Lu Ming stepped into the territory of the dwarves, ready to start a new journey.

When Lu Ming approached the outskirts of the dwarf tribe, a group of dwarf warriors quickly noticed this strange visitor.

They were armed with a variety of weapons, from simple wooden sticks to exquisite iron axes, all of which showed the dwarfs' unique fighting instincts and vigilance.

Although these dwarf warriors are small in stature, they have strong muscles, and their eyes reveal a tenacity and courage that is no less than any other race.

Before Lu Ming could explain his purpose, a dwarf warrior who seemed to be the leader stepped forward and shouted in his rough voice: "Human, this is the territory of the dwarves. You have trespassed without permission. This is disrespectful to us. Leave immediately, or don't blame us for being rude!"

The surrounding dwarf warriors clenched their weapons and formed a semicircle to surround Lu Ming.

The dwarves have always been wary of outsiders, especially in this land they regard as sacred, and they are particularly alert to the appearance of humans.

In the traditional concept of the dwarves, humans often represent greed and destruction. They are worried that Lu Ming's arrival will disrupt the tranquility of the valley or intend to seize their precious mineral resources.

Faced with such a situation, Lu Ming did not show the slightest panic.

He knew that in such a hostile environment, any rash move could lead to a escalation of the situation.

Therefore, he remained calm and slowly raised his hands to show that he meant no harm.

"Dear dwarven warriors, I have no ill intentions. I came here for peaceful purposes." Lu Ming said in a gentle and sincere tone. "I am a weapon refiner who seeks to establish friendship and cooperation with the dwarves. I hope to have a dialogue with your clan leader."

When the dwarf warriors heard Lu Ming claiming to be a weapon refiner, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

In the culture of the dwarves, weapon refining is the skill they are most proud of. Hearing Lu Ming claiming that he has the same pursuit as them, some warriors relaxed their vigilance a little.

However, the leading dwarf warrior remained vigilant: "Weaponsmith? There are many outstanding forging masters among our dwarves. How can human weaponsmiths be any different? Unless you can prove your strength and sincerity, we will not easily trust you."

Facing the dwarves' doubts, Lu Ming did not back down. Instead, he straightened his chest, looked around at the alert dwarves with a determined gaze, and said, "Dear dwarf warriors, I, Lu Ming, am willing to show you my unique way of refining weapons. If my skills can be recognized by you, I hope to establish a bridge of friendship and cooperation with the dwarves."

The dwarves looked at each other in bewilderment; they obviously had not expected this human to be so confident.

The leading dwarf warrior, named Grum, replied in his rough voice: "Human, you are asking for trouble. The forging skills of our dwarves are unmatched on the continent. But since you are so confident, we will give you a chance to see the true art of forging."

Grum led Lu Ming to a huge iron furnace, pointed to the ordinary iron ore piled next to it and said, "Use this ore to forge a weapon. If you can impress us, perhaps we will consider your request."

Lu Ming smiled and said, "Respected Grum, I don't need your iron furnace. My method of refining weapons is different from others."

Under the shocked gazes of all the dwarves, Lu Ming began to mobilize the magic energy in his body, and the magic flames gathered in his palms. Sensing this evil aura, the dwarves showed disgust on their faces. Grum asked, "Human, what kind of magic is this? Are you a dark wizard?"

Lu Ming explained: "No, this is not dark magic, but my unique magic flame. It can help me forge unique weapons."

Seeing that the dwarves were still skeptical, Lu Ming decided to provoke them. He deliberately put on a disdainful look and said, "It seems that your dwarven forging skills are only so-so. You don't even dare to try my weapon refining method. If you are afraid of losing to me, then forget it. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, Lu Ming pretended to turn around and leave.

Dwarves are straightforward and can't stand provocation, especially doubts about their skills. Grum yelled, "Stop, human! Who said we don't dare to compete? Come back and compete with us! But if you lose, you have to accept our punishment!"

Lu Ming stopped and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He took out a crystal core of a high-level magical beast and threw it on the ground. The crystal core emitted an attractive light.

"This is my bet. If I lose, this crystal core will be yours."

The dwarves' eyes lit up; they had never seen such a pure crystal core.

Grum said confidently: "Okay, we accept your bet. But you must also be prepared to accept our weapons as a bet."

Lu Ming shook his head: "Your weapons are too common for me. What I want is the unique ore you have here."

Hearing the word ore, the dwarves became alert again, but Grum thought about it and finally nodded: "Well, if we win, you have to leave here and never set foot in the dwarf territory again. If you win, we can consider giving you a piece of ore."

Lu Ming was secretly delighted. He knew that he was one step closer to achieving his goal. He smiled and said, "It's a deal. Let's get started."

With the agreement reached between the two parties, a contest of skills and dignity officially kicked off.

Then, Lu Ming calmly picked up a seemingly insignificant piece of iron ore and placed it in the magic flame. He said to the dwarves who were watching, "Dear dwarf friends, now, let me show you my method of refining weapons."

Under his control, the demonic flame changed unpredictably, wrapping the iron ore inside.

Under the scorching heat of the devil's flames, the impurities were quickly separated as if they were being purified, and turned into wisps of green smoke that drifted away.

This scene made the dwarves watching around exclaim in amazement.

While controlling the magic flame, Lu Ming explained: "Look, this is my magic flame refining method. It can quickly remove impurities and leave the purest metal."

As Lu Ming explained, the iron ore gradually melted and formed a ball of clear metal liquid. He continued, "Next, I will shape this ball of metal liquid. You will see that even the most ordinary iron ore can be transformed into refined iron under the refining of the magic flame."

Under Lu Ming's skillful manipulation, the molten metal flowed slowly, gradually taking the shape of a dagger.

He used magic flame to carefully carve every inch to ensure the sharpness of the blade and the overall balance.

Soon, a dagger shining with a faint blue light was born.

Lu Ming handed the dagger to Grum and said with a smile: "Try it. The sharpness of this dagger must be beyond your imagination."

Grum took the dagger, looked at it carefully, and then swung it lightly. An almost invisible wind blade passed by, and a piece of hardwood not far away was silently cut in half. Even the leaves were cut neatly and fell to the ground.

"How...how is this possible?" Grum was shocked and couldn't help asking, "How can ordinary iron ore be forged into such a sharp weapon?"

Lu Ming smiled and replied: "This is the magic of my magic flame refining method. It can quickly purify metals and transform ordinary iron ore into refined iron or even higher quality alloys."

The dwarves, who were originally full of confidence, were stunned at this moment. They had never seen such amazing forging skills. Grum said with emotion: "Human, your skills are really amazing. Compared with you, our dwarven forging skills seem to have a long way to go."

Lu Ming smiled modestly and said, "Your dwarven forging skills are already excellent. I just provided a new idea. I believe that if we can cooperate, we will be able to create more amazing weapons."

This competition not only made the dwarves look at Lu Ming with new eyes, but also allowed both sides to see the possibility of cooperation.

Lu Ming's magic flame refining method undoubtedly opened up new horizons for the dwarven forging art, and the dwarven mineral resources also provided valuable raw materials for Lu Ming's refining journey.

Lu Ming's superb refining skills won the respect of the dwarves. They kept their promise and Grum personally took out a piece of unique ore and solemnly handed it to Lu Ming.

"Human, you are indeed quite capable," Grum praised. "This is the Heart of Noxus, a treasure of our dwarves. As agreed, this ore now belongs to you."

Lu Ming took it with a smile and put it away carefully, looking forward to the upcoming cooperation.

However, the dwarves were not willing to admit defeat and they proposed to continue the competition.

If Lu Ming wins again, he will be given another piece of the same ore.

On the contrary, Lu Ming needs to teach them how to refine weapons.

Faced with this proposal, Lu Ming agreed without hesitation. He said confidently, "I am happy to accept your challenge. Whether it is refining equipment or anything else, I am not afraid of anything."

But a cunning look suddenly appeared on the dwarves' faces, and they announced that the next competition would not be weapon refining, but weightlifting.

In their opinion, although Lu Ming had superb weapon-making skills, he was only a magician after all, and his physical fitness could not compare with those of dwarves who were naturally strong.

"Human, you are too confident." Grum said with a smile, "This time, we are competing in strength. Our dwarven warriors are extremely powerful."

Lu Ming's expression changed slightly when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure. Without thinking too much, he accepted the challenge: "Strength? Well, I'll show you that human strength should not be underestimated."