NABC Chapter 35 Mu Chen: I'm determined to jump into this pit.
Chapter 35 Mu Chen: I'm determined to jump into this pit.
"Brother Si, Old Si? How's it going? Look, I've replaced all your three-word battle armor with high-grade soul forging... As for those two little ones..."
The Spirit Pagoda of the East Sea.
Behind Sikong Hong was a tall, robust man who looked to be around forty years old. He was dignified and wore a silver-gray outfit that accentuated his strong physique. A badge was hanging on his left chest.
Anyone who sees him will be immediately drawn to this badge. The badge has a gold background with a slightly raised hammer pattern, and each of the eight stars on it is black.
The eight stars represent the eighth level of the profession, and the gold-based hammer shape represents forging. To be precise, an eighth-level blacksmith is an eight-star master craftsman.
Even within the entire Blacksmiths' Guild, blacksmiths of this caliber are extremely rare.
He is Mu Chen, the president of the East Sea branch of the Sun Moon Federation Blacksmith Association. In terms of status, he is even higher than Sikong Hong, a titled Douluo.
Who gave the master craftsman the ability to forge three-word battle armor?
A seven-ring Soul Saint level expert, with a two-word battle armor, already possesses the strength of a normal Title Douluo. An eight-ring Soul Douluo, with a three-word battle armor, can even reach the level of a ninety-fifth-level Super Douluo.
Although after reaching the Super Douluo level, each subsequent advancement in cultivation is incredibly difficult, no less so than advancing a major realm previously. Even with a Titled Douluo and a Three-Word Battle Armor, one can only reach a realm equivalent to a level 96 Super Douluo.
But that's enough!
But now, this incredibly high-ranking master craftsman is rubbing his hands together, acting as if he needs something from Sikong Hong, with a fawning expression on his face.
"Brother Mu Chen, you know I always repay favors I owe, and since you've come to this point, I'll do anything to help you. It's just that I can't make decisions about those two kids. After all, their teacher is that..."
Sikong Hong looked troubled. He and Huo Yuhao had already conspired to lure Mu Chen into this. "Hey, you ignored me when I was forging things for you, but now you've changed your tune!"
Shameless! Unscrupulous!
Mu Chen cursed inwardly, "Why are you pretending to be in a difficult position? How could you ask me to help you upgrade your battle armor? You've taken advantage of me and now you're ungrateful, you beast!"
Mu Chen was distressed, but he had to endure it. If anyone were to secretly contact Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao, as exemplified by a former member of the Seven Devils of Shrek Academy, the Spirit Pagoda would not let anyone who tried to poach their talents get away with it.
Thinking about how Han Tianyi had been so decisive and efficient in Mingdu recently, causing many people to lose their positions, Mu Chen felt a little scared.
That person is too doting on their apprentice, isn't they?
He was unwilling to give up. Such extraordinary talent was probably only comparable to that Spirit Ice Douluo in the history of blacksmiths. If he missed this opportunity, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
"Now that he has studied forging, he will need someone to guide him if he wants to continue his studies, right? I think they will stay here for a long time."
Mu Chen gritted his teeth and said. If he wanted to develop in a bigger place, he would have left long ago. It seems that the person behind him felt that the current headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda was not suitable.
He knew in his heart that the Spirit Pagoda was waiting for him to come and speak up, but no matter how annoyed he was, he couldn't bear to give up. "Although the Spirit Pagoda also has advanced blacksmiths, I'm the local guild leader, which gives me more access to metal resources. Besides, with their talent, they have the potential to become master craftsmen. I can introduce them to my senior brother!"
In the end, he made a very difficult decision.
The elusive Sikong Hong! The elusive Chuanling Tower!
He knew that his words were exactly what they wanted to hear.
"Your senior brother?" Sikong Hong feigned shock. "Brother Mu, why are you doing this?"
"Old Si, you don't understand." Mu Chen's gaze was firm as he suppressed his nausea and sighed, "Yes, given my relationship with my senior brother, I could easily use that affection to have him guide Xi'er. However, it's more worthwhile to use it to nurture two geniuses who have a high chance of becoming Divine Craftsmen in the future. I have my own selfish motives, but I also want our blacksmithing profession to become stronger. Besides, if it really works out, they will actually owe me a favor. So what if they aren't disciples? At least I've had the reality of being their master!"
Sikong Hong remained silent for a long time. He couldn't understand the strange thought processes of these people who wanted to become teachers. Why were they all so infatuated, as if they had seen a great beauty, and thinking about nurturing Huo Yuhao and the others all day long?
Ultimately, they are the ones who benefit, so they have no reason to refuse.
"Since you've gone this far," Sikong Hong smiled, "I'm also under pressure to make a decision for you. From now on, you'll come to our Spirit Pagoda once a week to guide them. Don't think I'm asking for too much; you understand."
"Hehehe, no problem, no problem. As for the Shrek Academy affair, I feel at ease with it under your watchful eye!"
Mu Chen smiled. It was a bit of a hassle, but it was worth it for the sake of two geniuses.
"Come, Brother Mu, please sit down and have some tea." Pushing open the door to his office, Sikong Hong smiled and poured a cup of spiritual tea for Mu Chen, then sat down opposite him.
"Look at how smug you are." Mu Chen pouted, feeling rather uncomfortable. Being tricked and then jumping into the trap, who could be happy about that?
"Hehehe, Brother Mu, I admit I was being dishonest, but you're no better off. We're evenly matched."
"How can that be the same?" Mu Chen glared. "I used Zhen Hua as my guarantor because it's for my senior brother's good! I believe he won't be able to resist when he sees these two geniuses. I'm looking for a successor for our lineage."
"Go away, old man. Since we've reached an agreement, I won't go back on my word. But, you guys have benefited quite a bit, shouldn't you get some compensation?"
Mu Chen snorted irritably. He'd already suffered a loss; he had to reciprocate with some benefits.
"Sure," Sikong Hong readily agreed, as he himself felt guilty. He waved his hand and said, "I remember you have a daughter, right? She can join the Spirit Pagoda. I'm not forcing you; she can just join nominally, as long as she swears not to reveal those things. She'll also receive the highest-level resources from my East Sea Spirit Pagoda every month. I guarantee she can become a Title Douluo!"
Mu Chen was somewhat surprised by his generosity. He had been prepared to bleed the other party dry, but he hadn't expected him to be so generous, guaranteeing that his daughter would become a Title Douluo...
Although he himself was a Title Douluo, he had no confidence in raising his daughter to become a Title Douluo.
It is said that the more talented the parents are, the more talented their children will be.
But what could he do when his wife wasn't particularly talented? Although he loved her very much, Mu Chen had to be honest. He was afraid that gossip about his wife would affect his daughter's mindset, which was why they moved to Donghai.
With him and his senior brother supporting him, Yuanbao'er, though only a Soul Saint, wouldn't be affected by gossip, and his mentality was exceptionally good. But his daughter was different; her talent had been neutralized. If she heard any criticism and, if she hadn't developed a good mindset, resented her parents, he would cry.
"You said it yourself, hehe." Mu Chen immediately agreed. With his daughter's future secured, he felt like joking. "Speaking of which, I am also a descendant of the Sun Moon Royal Family from the past. So, I'm practically family with your Spirit Pagoda."
"Oh, right, they are indeed from the same family. Yuhao's martial soul is the Spirit Eye, did you know that?"
Sikong Hong said to him meaningfully.
Mu Chen was stunned: "Then he must be a descendant of the Heavenly Empress and the Spirit Ice Douluo! This is a top-tier Body Martial Soul that even the Xu family rarely awakens. How did he end up in Donghai City? And he's not even surnamed Xu? Wait! He's a mental type, so where did this kid get such strength to forge iron!"
"How would I know? But it seems the Xu family has run into some trouble and hasn't come to acknowledge their relatives." Sikong Hong chuckled gloatingly. He naturally had ulterior motives for telling Mu Chen these things, but he had no good feelings towards the Xu family that had been entrenched in Mingdu.
Perhaps we could try to get Mu Xi and Huo Yuhao to meet... The Mu family's martial soul is the Radiant Sun, a degenerate form of the sun, which is considered a top-tier martial soul, but it is still far inferior to a super martial soul.
Mu Chen thought to himself.
If Mu Xi can get together with Huo Yuhao, he won't have to worry anymore. He can even rely on this son-in-law to return to the Xu family and even occupy a major position.
Sikong Hong, you're so cunning! Mu Chen excitedly jumped into the trap again; the temptation was too great, he decided to go all in!