Chapter 13 Sorry, Wulin
Under Muchen's admiring gaze,
Zhao Tao's forging was nearing completion after half an hour of effort.
With the final swing of the hammer, rays of spiritual light rose, and the Thousand Forgings were complete.
"Congratulations, Zhao Tao! From today, you are a Level 3 Blacksmith Master!"
Looking at Zhao Tao, who had completed the Thousand Forgings, Muchen's eyes were filled with surprise and delight as he announced the test results to Zhao Tao.
"I'm honored to have fulfilled my mission. Thank you, President Mu, for personally testing me!"
Zhao Tao smiled slightly at Muchen's words and clasped his fists towards Muchen.
"Young man, there's no need to be so modest!"
"Your level of Thousand Forgings is more than enough to qualify for the Level 4 Blacksmith exam."
"At most, it will take some time to familiarize you with a few more metals."
Muchen smiled at Zhao Tao's words, then curiously inquired, "Zhao Tao, I wonder what your mentor was like? To have such an outstanding disciple like you, your master must be a master of forging!"
"President Mu, I don't have a master yet."
Zhao Tao smiled faintly at Mu Chen's words and replied.
"No teacher? How, how is that possible!"
Mu Chen's eyes flickered with disbelief.
The child before him not only demonstrated such a high level of forging skills, but he also didn't have a master!
At first, Mu Chen was a little skeptical of what Zhao Tao said.
However, after carefully thinking back on Zhao Tao's forging process...
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Mu Chen could also confirm that the forging techniques Zhao Tao demonstrated were absolutely original and did not belong to any existing forging school.
This also made Mu Chen certain that what Zhao Tao had just said was no joke!
In other words, his forging skills were all acquired through self-cultivation!
Such a talent for forging is absolutely terrifying, far beyond his own!
Thinking of this, Muchen couldn't help but feel ashamed.
The look he gave Zhao Tao was not only admiring, but also eager!
"Zhao Tao, your talent is truly amazing!"
"Although I don't want you to be too proud, I still have to tell you--"
"You have broken the record of Douluo Continent and become the youngest third-level blacksmith!"
"The East China Sea Blacksmith Association is proud of you!"
"If you encounter any difficulties, the association will definitely help you within a reasonable range."
Looking at Zhao Tao in front of him, Muchen spoke slowly, and then said: "At the same time, as a person, I also want to ask, Zhao Tao, are you willing to become my disciple?"
"Although you are very talented, if someone guides you, it can still help you go faster and further."
"As an Eight-Star Saint Craftsman, I'm willing to share all my experience with you, helping you to more quickly grow into a Saint Craftsman, or even a legendary Divine Craftsman!"
"Of course, there's also a little selfish motive here. I hope to cultivate a true Divine Craftsman, and in you, I see hope."
After saying this, Muchen looked at Zhao Tao expectantly, hoping for a positive response.
After all, Muchen knew that with his own talent, he might never achieve Divine Craftsman status.
His long-cherished wish was to witness the birth of a Divine Craftsman himself.
"Take me in as a disciple... Sorry, Wulin!"
Zhao Tao smiled inwardly at Muchen's words.
As a reborn being, Zhao Tao naturally didn't need Muchen's guidance.
However, if Zhao Tao gave up, Muchen would most likely notice Tang Wulin, the young forging prodigy, and take him in as a disciple.
This was something Zhao Tao didn't want to see!
Admittedly,
Zhao Tao didn't harbor much hatred for Tang Wulin.
After all, he, like himself, was a victim of the Divine King Tang's grand plan.
However,
as a time traveler and a reborn being, Zhao Tao also understood that Tang Wulin must not be allowed to grow too quickly!
After all, Tang Wulin was also Tang San's pawn, the "key" to activating the grand plan.
The ultimate power of Tang San's divine consciousness depended largely on Tang Wulin's cultivation and strength.
To thwart Tang San's scheme, Tang Wulin's strength must be limited.
Furthermore, the stronger Tang Wulin's power, the deeper his fusion with the Golden Dragon King's bloodline would become.
In the future, if he were to strip Tang Wulin of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline and return it to its original owner, the greater the damage would be to him.
It might even come at the cost of his life.
And precisely because of this—
whether it was to thwart Tang San's grand plan or to protect Tang Wulin's life—
allowing Tang Wulin to grow slowly, delaying the opening of the Golden Dragon King bloodline seal, was a necessary choice!
And depriving Tang Wulin of Muchen, a Saint Craftsman-level teacher, was undoubtedly a wise choice!
After all, Muchen was not only a Saint Craftsman, but also the one who introduced Tang Wulin to Zhenhua and Muye.
Muye's special training also greatly accelerated the awakening of Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King bloodline.
And this, Zhao Tao couldn't accept!
As for face, those who achieve great things don't care about trivial matters, so why bother?
"I do!"
With this thought, Zhao Tao made his decision and bowed to Muchen.
"Okay, okay, very good!"
"From today on, you are my disciple, Muchen!" After
receiving Zhao Tao's affirmative answer, Muchen's face was filled with smiles, and his eyes looking at Zhao Tao were full of concern and care:
"I have complete faith in your talent for forging!"
"However, to become a top-level blacksmith, in addition to strong forging talent, you also need strong soul power as support!"
"You don't need to worry about this at all!"
"The East China Sea Blacksmith Association and I will do our best to train you. Whether it's training resources or soul spirits, we will prepare them for you!"
"So, you can put all your energy into soul power training and forging. You don't need to take on those time-wasting miscellaneous tasks!"
"If you lack any resources, just ask me, your teacher, for them!"
"My plan for you is to impact spirit forging before the age of eighteen and soul forging before the age of twenty-seven. Do you have confidence?"
Looking at Zhao Tao with concern, Muchen explained his plan.
"Of course!"
Zhao Tao smiled faintly at Muchen's words.
"Very good! Here's a copy of my forging notes, documenting my experience and understanding of the Thousand Forgings. I hope you'll take a close look."
"Also, come to the Blacksmith Association every two weeks on your day off. I'll personally guide you through forging."
"Also, here's your well-earned Level 3 Blacksmithing Association medal, along with a storage soul device containing some basic training resources. Consider this a welcome gift from you, Master!"
Seeing Zhao Tao's confident expression, Muchen nodded in satisfaction. He personally took out a three-star Blacksmith medal and placed it on Zhao Tao's chest. He
then took out a metallic booklet and a bracelet-shaped storage soul device and handed them to Zhao Tao.
"Thank you, Master!"
Zhao Tao smiled and thanked Muchen, accepting the forging notes and storage bracelet from Muchen's hands.