Investigation

Mr. Hong estimated that there were more than a thousand of these pitons in existence, since several blacksmiths in this village were hired to produce these pitons.

Gu Shenwei was surprised by Mr. Hong's conclusion and thought,"More than a thousand rock-climbing pitons. Is New Moon Hall planning to climb all the way up to Golden Roc Fort with these things? That's unbelievable. The hill is more than 3,000 meters high and is surrounded by a river which is very deep. Are they really capable of doing that?"

After they left Blacksmith Village, Maid Lotus told Slave Huan the reason that she had Mr. Hong make a pair of swords for them.

"This is the only way we can carry swords with us without arousing any suspicion. After all, everybody thinks that we're a couple. Isn't it the perfect excuse for us to carry this pair of swords with us? I've a feeling that we are going to need them very soon."