Comfortable!
The "Pear Blossom Pressing Begonia" was complete.
Martin felt refreshed, the tension he had felt during the day completely dissipated, and he lay back in his seat.
"Rating: Poor"
"Reward: No increase in favorability, no increase in Knife Craftsman experience."
A poor rating!
He never expected this.
Martin ate his meal absentmindedly, looking at the poor rating in front of him, full of questions, wishing he could ask the customer for a clear explanation.
Cough, cough, cough…
Hearing the coughing, he then realized his lovely wife was coughing after drinking a few sips of tofu soup, and she even used her slender fingers to pull out a thick black hair from her mouth.
"What's wrong, wife?"
Martin stepped forward with concern to ask.
"Next time… next time, don't do that before eating. I… I'm a bit unaccustomed to it. Other times are fine."
Robin pouted, complaining, clearly a bit resentful: "You shouted so loudly, my throat is hoarse!"
"Alright, I'll pay attention to it from now on."
Martin served his lovely wife some dishes as a sign of comfort.
So that's how it was, he was too selfish.
How did that saying go… If you are good, I am good, everyone being good is truly good!
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After the evening exercise, it was time for work.
In the workshop, Martin swung his hammer vigorously, sparks continuously erupted from the iron bar as he hammered it, and his spirit and energy reached their peak.
"The hammering here must be done in one go… This requires folding method forging, and using a 'Peak Turns Back to Road' hammer, and it also requires hundreds of folding hammer strikes to complete!"
The crisp sound of the hammer continuously echoed, playing a nocturnal sonata.
Speaking of which, forging blades is actually a form of cultivation. Forging requires a much more difficult mastery of force than ordinary martial arts cultivation, and it demands focus and spirit, consuming a great deal of energy.
After long periods of training, his body also became exceptionally strong due to forging, which allowed him to perform the "Pear Blossom Pressing Begonia" for extended periods.
Shortly after the moon hung over the treetops, a Good Sword was finally forged.
Success!
Martin let out a long breath, wiping the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.
After a month of honeymoon, he could clearly feel that his forging technique was getting stronger and stronger, more stable and powerful than when he first advanced, and also much more proficient, giving him more confidence in the success rate of forging.
If the success rate for forging high-quality Good Sword was around forty to fifty percent before, now it was at least sixty to seventy percent.
The increased success rate would allow him to consistently produce high-quality Good Sword.
Forging also greatly sped up. A beginner Knife Craftsman would normally take four to five days to forge a Good Sword, but now he could forge one in less than half a day.
Of course, if he wanted to forge a high-quality Good Sword or an Excellent Quick Blade, it would take more time, and the success rate would be slightly lower.
Additionally, he could use the forging method of the Zanpakuto, but that method was somewhat unorthodox, requiring his blood for forging. It seemed that the swords forged in this way could only be used by himself, and others using them might experience certain side effects.
After finishing the forging, the refreshed Martin came to the outer room, stretched and loosened his muscles and bones. His whole body's bones cracked, and his muscles were taut, hard as iron.
It was Iron Block, one of the Six Styles!
It was shameful to admit that over the years, he had only mastered Iron Block among the Navy Six Styles, and made little progress in the other five styles, remaining only at the beginner stage.
Iron Block is a defensive technique among the Six Styles. Learning this technique allows one's body to become as hard as iron, defending against various powerful attacks. For enemies who dare to attack directly, Iron Block can also cause counter-damage, shattering the enemy's fists.
However, Iron Block is also considered the most unreliable divine skill in the Pirate world!
Anyone who dares to use Iron Block for defense often dies terribly. There's a misconception called "I know Iron Block."
Martin was also helpless about this; perhaps because he frequently worked with iron, he found practicing Iron Block effortless and progressed very quickly.
Iron Block actually has three realms.
The first realm, Stone Block, hardens the skin and muscles like stone, capable of resisting general blade attacks, though the blade will leave marks on the skin.
The second realm, Iron Skin, makes the entire body's skin as hard as iron, completely resisting attacks from ordinary Good Sword.
The third realm, Iron Block, makes both muscles and skin as hard as iron, to the extent that even ordinary Excellent Quick Blade cannot penetrate the defense.
Currently, Martin's Iron Block is in the newly mastered stage.
When using Iron Block, one's energy is full, Qi sinks to the Dantian, and one remains as unmoving as a mountain.
Copper skin and iron bones, unmoving as a mountain, sounds simple, but it is not easy to achieve. Many Marine soldiers are stuck at this stage their entire lives, unable to break through.
However, Martin easily mastered Iron Block after training, clearly possessing such talent.
Although his muscles were tense, a warm current soon began to rise from his abdomen.
Hoo!
He composed himself, his blood and Qi surging, and suddenly drew Senbonzakura. The sword wind howled, fierce and sharp.
Iron-Cutting Sword!
This was a swordsmanship style circulated within the Marine.
As the name suggests, the Iron-Cutting Sword, though only having ten forms, was incredibly fierce and excellent for head-on combat.
He had practiced the Iron-Cutting Sword tens of thousands of times over the past few years, and the essence of the moves was deeply imprinted in his mind.
Hah!
As his blood surged, his bones began to crackle, and Martin's speed in wielding the blade significantly increased.
Every sword strike, every step, generated strong winds, his blood and Qi flowing with his movements. His actions were grand and sweeping, as if he had become a mighty Sword Master.
After performing a set of fierce sword techniques, Martin's forehead was already covered in a fine layer of sweat. His entire body's blood and Qi were instantly pushed to their limit, his muscles tensed, and his skin even subtly took on a faint gray hue.
Only when the wave-like blood and Qi settled into an unmoving state, like a mountain, could he achieve the true Iron Block state.
At this moment, it perfectly met the requirement of blood and Qi being unmoving as a mountain.
Iron Block perfected, impervious to swords!
Martin had an epiphany.
Before, it was because his blood and Qi were too surging and vigorous, making them difficult to control. If the sharp edge of the blood and Qi was removed, it would be easier to control, allowing Iron Block to exert its strongest effect.
Is it like 'Arrogant Dragon Has Regrets'?
It seems getting married has its benefits; it can help release excess blood and Qi.
Taking advantage of his good condition, Martin practiced his swordsmanship and Iron Block several more times, strengthening the flow of blood and Qi and his realm.
According to his understanding, both Navy Six Styles and Haki are directly related to the physique attribute. The stronger a person's physique attribute, the greater the power of their Haki and Six Styles.
He estimated that his ability to reach the realm of perfected Iron Block so quickly was due to the blessing of his marriage attribute.
If that's the case, if he could marry a woman with a strong physique in the future, then understanding Haki would be a matter of minutes.
Which woman in Pirate King has the strongest physique?
Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors!
Ugh…
Martin's stomach felt uncomfortable, and goosebumps erupted all over his body.
Boom!
At this moment, a roaring sound came from the sea.
The source of the sound was very close, audible even through the gate and courtyard, as if someone had fired a cannon near the port.
Who the hell is firing cannons at night?
Isn't that scary?
"Darling… what happened outside the door?"
Robin, in her pajamas, walked out of the bedroom, seemingly just woken up, her face full of fear.
Robin's hometown and family died in cannon fire, so hearing the cannon sound must have brought back bad memories for her.
Martin comforted her: "It's nothing, this kind of thing is common recently. As long as we don't go out, we'll be fine."
He smiled: "Since you're awake, how about we have a water fight?"
"A water fight? Now?"
Robin was a bit confused.
"Yes, let's go."
As soon as he finished speaking, Martin, disregarding his lovely wife, picked her up and carried her to the partitioned room, directly placing her into the large bathtub.
Splash, splash, splash…
Before long, rhythmic splashing sounds and Robin's bell-like laughter came from inside.
The game in the water made Robin feel incredibly novel, filled with laughter throughout, splashing up waves.
After the game, a somewhat tired Robin dried herself with a bath towel and went to sleep, but Martin, half-lying in the bathtub, was overjoyed.
"Rating: Good"
"Reward: Favorability moderately increased - Favorability level increased, Forging experience moderately increased."
"Reward: Flower-Flower Fruit Power +1"
Feeling the unusual sensation in his body, Martin realized the benefits of increased favorability and immediately summoned his status.
"Wife: Nico Robin"
"Ability: Flower-Flower Fruit Power user"
"Favorability: In Love 1.3%, additional bonus +5"
"Bonus: Physique +9, Spirit +11, Perception +8, all attributes additional +5"
"Output: Forging experience, Devil Fruit Power"
He saw Nico Robin's avatar flicker slightly, emitting a bright white light.
In love?
He didn't expect the attribute bonus to increase so much after the favorability upgrade.
Indeed, as long as he did well enough, the rating would improve. When the rating improved, the relationship and experience would follow suit. This was a virtuous cycle.
He never thought a water fight would have such benefits. If he tried more tricks, wouldn't he be soaring?
Wait, in his previous life, he had hundreds of adorable "teachers" deep in his D drive. He had learned a lot of theoretical experience, which he should be able to put to use.
So, starting tomorrow, he would embody the great spirit of diligent work, daring innovation, striving for excellence, and working day and night, dedicating himself to technological research and development.
That's right, a good man should lead his wife to learn and progress together, explore more beautiful things, and while building a beautiful home, contribute to the prosperity of humanity!