Chapter 1481 Looking for Trouble (Please Subscribe)_1

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With each successive strike, a layer of white flecked impurities began to fall from the metal surface—clearly, these were impurities hidden within the metal!

Although it seemed simple, it was a true test of a Forging Master's foundation!

The better the Forging Master, the fewer impurities there would be in the forged metal, and the quality of the finished products made with this metal would also greatly improve!

Once most of the impurities had been removed from the chunk of metal, it had turned into an irregular quadrilateral, and its smoothness could be seen even with the naked eye!

But Tang Wulin's eyes did not reveal any satisfaction; instead, he increased the force of his strikes, producing a series of booming sounds…

The acting presidents sitting to one side were now completely captivated, each showing a deep surprise in their eyes…

One of the men said generously, "Each hammer strike is just right, allowing the impurities inside the metal to be removed without damaging the metal from too much force! Is this really a kid who's only in his second year?"

A slightly dark-skinned woman couldn't help but remark, "Even I couldn't have removed the impurities from this metal so perfectly. The president...he didn't exaggerate! This child is worthy of the title of genius!"

"But...isn't the metal already ready for shaping? Why is this child still striking it?"

"He must want to forge this piece of metal into a top-quality product! But that's not easy!"

Dealing with metal impurities is important, but one must also be mindful of their own capabilities; blindly pursuing perfection can lead to great losses!

Mu Chen's brows furrowed slightly, apparently thinking that Tang Wulin's actions were somewhat irrational, and he couldn't help but speak out to remind him, "Wu..."

But before he could finish, he was interrupted by Zhen Hua, "Mu Chen, do you really have so little faith in your disciple? Besides, with so many people watching, it wouldn't be good for us to offer reminders!"

He vaguely understood Tang Wulin's intention—since one was forging, they should forge the best they could!

Hadn't he himself thought the same once?

Mu Chen fell silent…

Indeed, it was akin to a level 6 blacksmith's examination, and unbidden reminders would break the rules!

Then, Zhen Hua spoke again, "See, I told you, this kid already knows he can't refine any more impurities and is getting ready for the next step!"

Somewhat lost in thought, Mu Chen heard this and his eyes shone anew, watching Tang Wulin, who had started forging another metal, and he quietly breathed a sigh of relief…

Hopefully, he will succeed!

This was the sincere hope of his teacher!

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Meanwhile, Gu Yue and the others, who were loitering around, all had traces of fatigue on their faces…

They had been waiting here for several hours, yet they had still not seen Tang Wulin return!

Xie Xie complained, "It's been half an hour already, why hasn't Wulin finished the level 6 blacksmith's examination? Could it be that he failed?"

Xu Xiaoyan gave him a glance and interrupted, "Don't talk nonsense, not to mention how difficult the test for a level 6 blacksmith is, it definitely takes more than just an hour or two!"

Gu Yue nodded seriously and said, "Yeah, as a level 4 blacksmith, even forging an item within my capabilities takes at least two hours, so for Wulin, it will probably take half a day."

After all, level 6 blacksmith is a huge turning point! Many people are stuck at this step for life!

Disappointment was evident on Xu Lizhi's cheeks, "Ah? Doesn't that mean our plans for today are ruined?"

He had been looking forward to a feast!

Hmm?

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You're talking about dieting?

"I'll start dieting officially after eating my fill today!"

Ye Xinglan glared at him and said coldly, "Compared to so-called plans, Tang Wulin becoming a level 6 blacksmith is obviously more significant for us!"

In the first semester, with the help of everyone, Tang Wulin was already capable of making One-Word Battle Armor!

Now that he has reached level 6 blacksmith, maybe...

Just then, a group of teenagers in uniform walked into the Blacksmith Association!

When they noticed Gu Yue and her group blocking their way, the leading male student said impatiently, "Hey, hey, hey, I'm talking to you guys. Don't block the way, okay? Scram!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xie turned his gaze toward the direction of the voice, noticed it was his group being spoken about, and said coldly, "How do you speak? Spewing filth from your mouth?"

Are there still people these days who bite others on sight?

As his words fell, the former became directly infuriated and said through gritted teeth, "You're looking for death..."

But before he could finish, another male student next to him pointed at Xie Xie's school badge and reminded him, "Bo... boss, these guys are students from Shrek Academy, we can't afford to mess with them!"

Upon hearing this, the lead male student, far from showing any fear, scornfully said, "Hmph, so what if it's Shrek Academy? They still can't deal with the Holy Spirit Cult, claiming to be the number one academy on the Continent, what a disgrace!"

The students behind him, seeing this, looked admiring and said, "As expected of our boss, not even afraid of Shrek Academy!"

"Hmph, nonsense, our boss is the most talented level 4 blacksmith in our academy, even the teachers can't stop praising him!"

"These Shrek Academy students only know how to bully others with their status!"

"Look at them, they're probably just a bunch of newbies who just got into Shrek Academy not long ago, we don't need to be afraid of them!"

Hearing the insults directed at his academy, Xie Xie's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he summoned the sharply gleaming Light Dragon Dagger in his hand, while his four soul rings quietly rose from beneath his feet...

The more rational Gu Yue immediately stopped him; starting a fight inside the Blacksmith Association would lead to severe consequences!

Xie Xie hesitated for a moment, then retracted his Martial Soul, but his expression was incredibly grim...

It was then that Gu Yue turned her gaze back to the deliberately provocative students, saying expressionlessly, "We haven't offended you, have we?"

The leading male student replied disdainfully, "So what if you haven't? I just plain don't like the look of you!!"

He had once wanted to enter Shrek Academy but was eliminated because he was one level short of the soul power rank requirement!

Since then, he had harbored a deep hatred for the entire Shrek Academy!

Finally having the chance to encounter some newbies who had just entered Shrek Academy, he wouldn't pass up the opportunity to shame them; that would be a disservice to himself!

Xu Xiaoyan shed her once cute demeanor and said chillingly, "I advise you not to go too far, Shrek Academy isn't a place just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can mess with!"

Ye Xinglan added, still without expression, "I think, you probably don't know that Sun-Moon Royal Soul Guiding Academy, because they offended Shrek Academy, has already abandoned their academy and fled, right?"

"If you don't want your academy to be implicated because of you, then scram as far away as possible!"

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