It's not that he's showing off on purpose, but titles are very important!
On one hand, they catch the reader's attention, preventing a quick glance from discarding them.
On the other hand, titles have intangible benefits that are hard to articulate.
People may not seek profit, but they always seek a bit of fame.
The first part discusses the utilization of "luck" in civilization.
This is already advanced knowledge, something beginner craftsmen cannot understand.
[In reality, even beginner craftsmen can harness luck, though they may not consciously realize it, or unknowingly do so.]
[Now, I'll explain some simple concepts...]
Lu Yuan gave three examples in total, using inferior-grade materials to forge ordinary-level extraordinary equipment.
"A long sword forged from black iron, mainly for combat..."
The second is forging rare-level extraordinary equipment with inferior-grade materials.
The last is forging superior-grade equipment with inferior-grade materials.