"Luo Chuan, he..."
"So he's actually this incredible?"
Listening to Xiong Jun's words, Gu Yue was momentarily astonished, her emotions unable to settle for a long time.
She hadn't really understood human talent before. Initially, she had planned to concentrate her potential at level 16 by age nine. Thankfully, she hadn't done so—otherwise, in front of Luo Chuan...
It would have been utterly humiliating.
Yet even so, even after matching her potential to his, his talents in other areas were still terrifyingly strong.
Level five in all professions...
Before this, she had only known that his achievements in forging far surpassed ordinary people and that he dabbled in other areas. But this was no mere dabbling!
"Truly worthy of you..."
"So the reason you refused to go out with me was because you're so career-driven. Well then."
Only then did a faint smile appear on Gu Yue's face.
She had thought Tang Luochuan refused her because he wanted to go out and do something else—like meet up with some senior schoolgirl or something...
Turns out she had overthought it.
How could Luo Chuan possibly be that kind of person!
Donghai Academy.
"Luo Chuan, little brother!"
"Hmm?"
Hearing the sudden voice, Tang Luochuan, who had just entered the academy, paused in surprise. Behind him, Mu Xi's figure had already appeared.
"Sister Mu Xi."
Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned before smiling slightly.
"I didn't expect you to be back at this time either."
Mu Xi said with some surprise. After all, he had left early, and she never expected to run into him here.
Seems they really do have some fate between them.
"By the way."
"I never really asked you before—how are your forging skills so incredible?"
"Can I become as skilled as you?"
At this point, her eyes couldn't help but light up.
Previously, because her father hadn't said much, she hadn't felt comfortable asking. But now that it was just the two of them, she could finally inquire properly.
After all, she wasn't even a Level 3 Forging Master yet.
But him? He was already Level 5!
The gap between them was so vast it made her scalp tingle. She absolutely had to ask how he became so skilled so she could learn from him.
"Well..."
Hearing Mu Xi's question, Tang Luochuan fell silent for a moment.
What could he say? It was nothing more than practice, practice, and more practice. As for the rest—well, his comprehension was just heaven-defying.
In short: cheats.
But he couldn't just say that!
"It's just..."
"Study more, observe more, practice more, and you'll achieve results."
Tang Luochuan smiled earnestly.
With enough effort, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle.
He believed she could do it!
After all, as the daughter of Saint Craftsman Mu Chen, she came from a family of forging masters, having grown up with a hammer in hand. Her future potential was limitless.
"Observe more."
"Study more."
"Practice more."
Mu Xi didn't react immediately, but soon, a thoughtful look crossed her face, her eyes gleaming with realization.
Observing more naturally meant watching Luo Chuan's forging process. Studying more meant learning his techniques.
Ah, she understood now!
So that's how it worked!
"I see, Luo Chuan, little brother."
"Then..."
"Can we forge together later?"
Mu Xi nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation.
She undoubtedly had a passion for forging, but she was only a second-level Forging Master so far, and reaching the third level seemed like a distant dream. Now that such a genius had appeared before her, she was determined to patiently exchange ideas and carefully study with him.
Being with him would surely bring her immense benefits.
"Hmm?"
"That could work too..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan was slightly taken aback. Forging together wasn't an issue, but judging by her expression...
Had she imagined something?
Why did it feel so... off.
"Thank you."
"Then I'll be counting on your guidance from now on."
Mu Xi said with a smile in her eyes.
With his help, she believed she could break through to become a third-level Forging Master soon!
"If you ever run into any trouble at school, just mention your sister's name, although..."
"I don't think anyone would dare bully you anyway."
Mu Xi was about to say something but quickly shook her head with a smile.
Although this little brother before her was only nine years old, he already possessed the strength of a Grand Soul Master. He was no ordinary boy who needed her protection.
Since he was capable of Spirit Forging, his power far surpassed that of Soul Masters at the same level. After all, normally only Soul Venerables could perform Spirit Forging.
If anyone dared to cause trouble for her Luo Chuan...
One hammer strike would be enough to teach them a lesson.
"Let's go."
"Ah, at this time..."
"Let me introduce you to my good friend. She should be running over there."
Mu Xi was about to head back to the dormitory with him when she suddenly thought of something and said with a smile.
"Luo Chuan, come with me."
As she spoke, she gestured for him to follow her.
"Hmm?"
Tang Luochuan wore a thoughtful expression.
"Running..."
"Could the friend she mentioned be..."
Upon arriving at the playground, his gaze quickly landed on a girl who was running. She was a tall and slender young girl with striking beauty—delicate features and large, sparkling eyes.
She appeared to be around twelve or thirteen years old, with her long blue hair tied into a ponytail. Her figure was already well-developed, and her pink sportswear accentuated her charming physique.
Her skin was as fair and smooth as fine jade, and a white towel hung around her long, snow-white neck, with faint traces of sweat visible.
"Zixin."
"When are you heading back?"
At Mu Xi's call, Tang Luochuan immediately recognized her identity.
The school belle of Donghai Academy—Ouyang Zixin.
"Hmm? Xiaoxi, what brings you here?"
"And who's this boy..."
Ouyang Zixin wore a lovely smile, but when her eyes fell on Tang Luochuan beside Mu Xi, she couldn't help but feel curious.
Was this Xiaoxi's little brother?
"This is Luo Chuan, a new student at our academy and an incredibly talented genius. He's also a member of our Forging Master Association..."
"Luo Chuan, this is my good friend Ouyang Zixin. You can call her Sister Zixin."
Mu Xi introduced with a smile.
"Sister Zixin, I'm Tang Luochuan."
"Wow, hello there! You're so impressive—already a Forging Master at such a young age."
Ouyang Zixin smiled as she looked at the young boy before her, unable to hold back her words. First-year students were all around nine years old, yet he was already a Forging Master at such a tender age...
His future was undoubtedly boundless.
"He's no ordinary Forging Master, you know. Plus, his cultivation is almost catching up to ours—he's already at level 28," Mu Xi said with a proud grin, as if showing off something.
Luo Chuan, you're seriously amazing!
"Level 28?!"
For a moment, Ouyang Zixin's mouth hung open in shock. She might not have known the specifics of his Forging Master talent, but she certainly understood Soul Power levels.
Nine years old, level 28!
What kind of monstrous talent was this?!
"Luo Chuan..."
"You're seriously incredible," Ouyang Zixin said earnestly, giving him a big thumbs-up.
"It's really not that impressive..."
Faced with the relentless praise from the two girls, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"Are you blushing?"
Seeing his reaction, the two girls only grew more amused, especially Mu Xi, who giggled mischievously.
"Something's off..."
That evening, after attending night class, Gu Yue's gaze lingered on Tang Luochuan beside her, her expression deep in thought.
"Am I imagining things?"
"Why does Luo Chuan..."
"Smell like another girl?"
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