Chapter 1780: Yun Ming's Invitation (Please Subscribe)_1
After leaving the Blacksmith Association, Tang Wulin headed straight to Shrek Academy!
Taking a deep breath in secret, he exhaled, "Phew… First, I need to find Academy President Cai and retrieve the seized items."
It was certain that the Pavilion Master wouldn't personally look after their belongings, so those would've been given to none other than Cai Yue'er, who was best at handling affairs!
But before he could go in search, Xie Xie suddenly appeared and gave him a bear hug…
"Wulin, you're finally here, you made us wait so long!"
Tang Wulin said in surprise, "Xie Xie, why do you look so happy? Did something good happen?"
Although Xie Xie was lively on regular days, it wasn't usual for him to greet with a bear hug…
Exactly waiting for this question, Xie Xie patted his chest and said, "Of course! Let me tell you, Ye Hui and I went back to East Sea City, and she even met my parents, hahaha, how could I not be happy!"
Tang Wulin forced a smile, "Heh… hehe."
Given Yuanen Yehui's personality, her accompanying him back to East Sea City meant there had indeed been significant progress between them!
Yue Zhengyu and the others who arrived later teased him, saying, "Wulin, don't mind him; ever since he came back from East Sea City, he's been acting crazy!"
Xu Xiaoyan, who was standing next to them, strongly agreed, "Mmhmm, Ye Hui, you shouldn't agree to Xie Xie so easily! Otherwise, his tail will reach the sky!"
Hearing that, Yuanen Yehui responded coolly, "I never said I agreed to him!"
Xie Xie's eyes widened, and he accused, "Xiao Yan, Zheng Yu, if there's any trouble between Ye Hui and me, it's all your fault!"
These two guys always sticking together, and now even Xu Xiaoyan liked to take jabs at him!
"Xie Xie, that's enough, don't ruin your image in Ye Hui's heart!"
"Right, Wulin, you're correct, I can't be bothered with them!"
"By the way, Wulin, didn't you go to the Blacksmith Association to try and break through to level-7 blacksmith? How did it go?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were fixed intently on Tang Wulin…
His answer would decide whether they could have their first set of Three-Word Battle Armor in their lives!
Tang Wulin shook his head, "I failed and didn't earn President Zhenhua's approval."
A look of disappointment appeared on everyone's faces, but they still offered patient consolation, "Wulin, don't put too much pressure on yourself, with your talent, breaking through to a level-7 blacksmith is a piece of cake!"
"Right, if not this time, then absolutely the next. We all believe in you!"
"Yeah, cheer up, you are the face of our team!"
A level-6 blacksmith could receive VIP treatment anywhere on the Continent!
Tang Wulin blinked his eyes and said with a hint of amusement, "No need to comfort me, everyone. Although I didn't get the Seventh-grade Soul Master Insignia, it doesn't mean I can't start making Three-Word Battle Armor!"
Wu Siduo asked in confusion, "Wulin, what do you mean by that?"
It was then that Tang Wulin explained carefully, "Actually, I can already produce the metal needed for Three-Word Battle Armor; it's just that President Zhenhua had such high standards that I couldn't gain his recognition, that's all!"
Xie Xie slapped Tang Wulin's shoulder, scolding, "Wulin… you should've said so earlier, you gave me a scare!!"
Tang Wulin shrugged his shoulders, not taking the blame, "Well, everyone was just asking if I broke through to level-7 blacksmith!"
Yue Zhengyu clenched his fists and exclaimed, "Since we can start working on the Three-Word Battle Armor, there's no time to lose, we should... ooph—"
Before he could finish, Xu Xiaoyan covered his mouth, "Do you think forging metal can be done in a short amount of time? Wulin, don't listen to him, you must've seen Gu Yue already, right?"
Among them, Tang Wulin was the one who missed Gu Yue the most!
But Tang Wulin first paused, then his gaze dimmed a bit, murmuring, "Gu Yue? No… I haven't seen her this entire month."
He knew that Gu Yue should currently be at Spirit Pagoda and must surely be aware of the news of his group's return!
Yet even so, she had not returned to the academy, which meant she likely had even more important matters to deal with!
Therefore, he had not taken the initiative to go look for her!
Yuanen Yehui frowned and said, "Even Wulin doesn't know where Gu Yue went? But Academy President Cai refuses to divulge anything..."
It was at this moment that Yun Ming, with his hands behind his back, had already appeared before them. "Little ones, you're all gathered, eh!"
Upon hearing this familiar voice, they all chorused, "Pavilion Master!"
Yun Ming nodded slightly and fixed his profound gaze on Tang Wulin. "Hmm! Tang Wulin, follow me! I have something to discuss with you alone!"
Having said that, he then turned and left...
This action, however, left Tang Wulin completely dumbfounded...
Xie Xie reached out and gave him a push, whispering, "Wulin, snap out of it, the Pavilion Master must have something important to tell you!"
After coming to his senses, Tang Wulin acknowledged and hurriedly followed Yun Ming's figure...
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And so, Tang Wulin followed Yun Ming all the way to a secluded pavilion within the inner court of Shrek Academy...
After stopping, Yun Ming took his seat unhurriedly on a cushion, then gestured at another cushion and said, "Sit!"
Tang Wulin did not hesitate and immediately sat down...
He then began, somewhat nervously, "Pavilion Master, do you have something you need to discuss with me?"
This was his first time being alone with Yun Ming, and he would be lying if he said he felt no pressure!
Yun Ming did not answer but instead chuckled and counter-queried, "How did you find the experience on Demon Island?"
Tang Wulin's expression grew somber, "To tell the truth... it was terrifying. I don't ever want to go to that place again in my life!"
Yun Ming expressed understanding, "Hmm... I used to feel the same. After all, the training conducted by the various Old Demons on Demon Island is too intense; an ordinary Soul Master might suffer a mental breakdown!"
Tang Wulin gathered his courage to continue, "Pavilion Master, if I'm not mistaken, the military training on Demon Island was to select the Shrek Seven Monsters, right?"
Yun Ming confirmed with an affirmative tone, "That's correct! Passing the assessment on Demon Island proves you have the qualifications to become the new generation of Shrek Seven Monsters!"
"However, what surprised me the most was that all of you successfully endured till the end."
This also caused him to deliberate many times before finally deciding on the new generation of Shrek Seven Monsters!
Tang Wulin said eagerly, "Then why isn't Gu Yue among the Shrek Seven Monsters, given her strength...?"
Gu Yue not being selected as one of the Shrek Seven Monsters was the most incomprehensible matter to him!
To put it bluntly, Xu Lizhi, Wu Siduo, and even Ye Xinglan, including himself, were not as good as her!
Yun Ming seemed to have anticipated this question, his facial expression unchanging...
"Child, regarding this matter, all I can tell you is that it was due to external factors and not related to her personal strength!"
"Now, let's talk about you!"
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