Tang Wulin was unaware of how long it had been when he finally awoke from his deep slumber, his head spinning...
Beside him, Mu Chen looked on with full concern, "Wulin, you're awake? How do you feel?"
Tang Wulin rubbed his head and asked, "Teacher, how long have I been asleep?"
He only remembered that after he had spoken his last words, his vision went dark and he lost consciousness...
Before Mu Chen could speak, Zhen Hua smacked his lips and said, "You were probably unconscious for about half an hour, but Little Wulin, your physical condition is somewhat abnormal. Having depleted all your Soul Power and spiritual power, and you awoke after resting for just half an hour!"
He had originally thought that this sleep would last at least a few days!
Tang Wulin gave a weak smile, "President, you flatter me. Although I've woken up, my muscles can't exert any strength at all!"
Let alone walking, he probably couldn't even stand up!
If he had known earlier, he wouldn't have used the bloodline within his body!
Zhen Hua glanced at two female staff members and signaled, "You two, bring over a wheelchair!"
They bowed slightly, "Yes, President!"
They promptly brought an automated wheelchair and placed Tang Wulin upon it...
Once seated, he couldn't help but express his surprise, "I didn't expect the Blacksmith Association to have such a thing!"
Zhen Hua patted his chest and declared, "Of course, this was personally forged by me during a moment of boredom! I never thought it would come in handy today. I'll give it to you as a present today!"
Tang Wulin chuckled awkwardly, "Thank you, President!"
A gift of a wheelchair?
That doesn't sound very auspicious, does it?
Right at that moment, the acting presidents also noticed the awakened Tang Wulin and immediately came over to surround him...
One of the men coughed into his hand, "Kid, we were mistaken before. We didn't expect you to truly break through to a level 6 blacksmith!"
Another elder nodded slightly, "Indeed, just based on that Forged Item, we are ashamed of our inferior skills!"
"I think, if you weren't so young, your forging skills would be enough to serve as a vice president of a branch!"
"That's right, with just a bit more effort, you will definitely become the next Divine Craftsman!"
Tang Wulin simply nodded slightly, not saying much...
Mu Chen seemed to notice something and asked doubtfully, "Wulin, you've been distracted, what are you thinking about?"
Tang Wulin paused, then explained, "Teacher, my companions are still waiting outside, and since the forging is finished, I'd like to go out as soon as possible."
Zhen Hua suddenly interrupted, "Not so fast, let me first put this on you!"
After saying that, he took out a badge that emitted a silver glow from his soul tool!
Needless to say, it was naturally the level 6 blacksmith badge!
After affixing it to Tang Wulin's clothes, he said with approval, "Good, from now on, you are indeed a level 6 blacksmith!"
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At the venue of the Blacksmith Association...
Hundreds of blacksmiths stopped to watch the duel that was taking place...
"Is this a duel? Why are both contestants just kids?"
"Just kids? Look closer, they are both level 4 blacksmiths!"
"Hiss... to reach level 4 blacksmith at such a young age, what terrifying talent!"
"The female student is from Shrek Academy, but which academy does that not so appealing male student belong to? I've never seen him before!"
"Probably from that wild chicken academy, but daring to challenge a Shrek student, they might have some skills!"
"That's not necessarily true, Shrek Academy is indeed the best in the world when it comes to the power of its students, but their forging skills aren't necessarily on the same level!"
The male student who was wielding the forging hammer wiped the sweat from his forehead and sneaked a glance at Gu Yue, silently musing, "I didn't expect this female student to also be a level 4 blacksmith, but... there's a gap even among blacksmiths of the same level!"
He didn't believe he would lose to her!
Compared to him, Gu Yue was much calmer and wasn't nervous about the increasing number of onlookers around her...
She was still forging calmly and meticulously, doing her best to avoid any mistakes!
Xu Xiaoyan, closely watching Gu Yue, raised her hands and shouted, "Gu Yue, come on! Gu Yue, come on!"
Xie Xie clenched his fists and shouted loudly, "Gu Yue, show this guy the might of Shrek Academy!"
Ye Xinglan, however, looked worried and said through gritted teeth, "How did things turn out like this? It was supposed to be a private contest, but now it's completely public!"
If Shrek Academy were to lose this duel in front of so many people, they would definitely be subject to endless ridicule!
Therefore, Gu Yue absolutely couldn't lose!
Seeing this, Xu Lizhi tried to reassure, "Sister Xinglan, don't be too nervous; Gu Yue will definitely be okay, otherwise she wouldn't have accepted this duel!"
In his view, Gu Yue was someone who would not agree to something without being absolutely certain!
Ye Xinglan sighed and looked up again...
However, just then, someone exclaimed, "Look everyone, the President and his party are here!"
Instantly, all the onlooking blacksmiths turned their attention to Zhen Hua and his group descending the staircase!
But when they saw Tang Wulin, expressions of shock appeared on everyone's faces…
"Wow, who's that kid in the wheelchair? To have the President pushing him personally!"
"Not just the President, there are also other branch vice-presidents behind him. What's going on today?"
"Who is this kid? He looks like he's someone important!"
"I think I've seen him before; he seems to be the kid who forged successfully in public during the last time the President gave a lecture!"
Tang Wulin wasn't concerned with these comments; his pale blue eyes surveyed the surroundings...
When he noticed Gu Yue was actually dueling with an unfamiliar student, he was surprised and said, "Gu Yue is... dueling with someone? And by the looks of it, the other person is also a level 4 blacksmith just like her!"
Mu Chen also glanced sideways and expressed his astonishment, "Wulin, could it be that the female student is your companion?"
The female student had reached the level of a level 4 blacksmith, and moreover, she maintained a calm demeanor throughout!
By comparison, the male student was becoming somewhat flustered under the watch of the crowd, frequently losing his rhythm in the forging process!
It wouldn't be long before the pressure became too much for him and he made a fatal mistake!
Tang Wulin didn't realize his teacher was contemplating so much in just a few seconds and simply nodded, "Yes, teacher!"
Zhen Hua, however, frowned and asked a nearby staff member, "What's going on? Why are these two students starting a duel right here at the venue?"
Private duels were not supposed to be conducted in places like this!
The staff members exchanged glances, seeing the thoughts in each other's eyes...
They respectfully explained, "President, here's what happened..."
After hearing the explanation, Zhen Hua's face turned a few degrees colder, "I see. After this duel, confiscate that male student's badge!"
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