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Hearing these words, Tang Wulin, who considered himself to have thick skin, also showed an embarrassed look…

He immediately cast these thoughts out of his mind and asked the female staff member, "Excuse me, miss, is the President in? I need to ask for a small favor."

The female staff member was momentarily stunned, "The President? He is currently in a meeting discussing matters with other branch Presidents. It seems one of them is named Mu Chen, you should know him, right?"

Delight flashed in Tang Wulin's eyes, "Yes! He's my teacher! But since they are in a meeting, I will wait here then."

Unexpectedly, his teacher was also at the Blacksmith Association, which would make what he wanted to do much easier!

However, the female staff member shook her head and explained, "The President specifically instructed that if you came, you could go directly to the conference room!"

Tang Wulin replied joyfully, "That's great! Miss, could you please take us there?"

Upon hearing this, the female staff member glanced at Xie Xie and the others standing beside him and said, "Sorry, the President only instructed to bring you, so your friends cannot enter!"

At these words, Tang Wulin frowned slightly, looked at the female staff member, then at Xie Xie and the others, appearing somewhat hesitant...

Leaving everyone behind here, wouldn't that be somewhat inappropriate?

As if divining his thoughts, Xie Xie was the first to speak up, "It's okay, Wulin, go ahead, we'll have a look around the Blacksmith Association!"

Gu Yue nodded in agreement, "Right! I haven't forged in a long time, I'll use today's visit to get reacquainted with it!"

Xu Xiaoyan blinked her beautiful eyes and chuckled, "Wulin, stop dawdling and go on, we'll wait for you here!"

Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi didn't say anything but both looked indifferent!

Tang Wulin pursed his thin lips, "Then… alright, I will deal with it as quickly as possible!"

Following that, he was led by the female staff member, taking the elevator to the top-floor conference room!

Even through the closed door, he could faintly hear the sound of arguing inside…

The female staff member raised her hand and gently knocked on the door a few times, "Tap tap tap!"

After a moment, a rather stern voice came from inside, "Come in!"

Only then did Tang Wulin take a deep breath and pushed open the door on his own initiative…

Upon entering the conference room, the first person he saw was his own teacher, Mu Chen!

Followed by President Zhen Hua and the other branch Presidents sitting in the main seat!

One could say, the room had gathered some of the Continent's most outstanding blacksmiths!

Upon seeing who it was, Mu Chen expressed his surprise, "Wulin, how come you're here?"

Zhen Hua then laughed heartily, "Good lad, we were just talking about you, and you've arrived so soon!"

At these words, the other branch Presidents also fixed their gazes intently on Tang Wulin…

After a brief observation, they began to speak, "Is this the talented youth the President mentioned? He looks quite ordinary."

"Appearances can be deceiving. Although young, it doesn't mean his forging ability is weak! Besides, it was the President himself who mentioned him!"

"Yes! To earn the President's praise, this kid definitely is not as ordinary as he appears!"

Tang Wulin, unfazed, greeted, "Teacher, President, and all the seniors!"

Not knowing who these people were, he simply used the honorific "seniors"!

Zhen Hua nodded in satisfaction and pointed to the chairs around, "Come on, Wulin, find a comfortable seat and sit down!"

Tang Wulin did not agree on his own but instead turned to Mu Chen to ask, "Teacher…"

Mu Chen smiled, "It's rare for the President to be so enthusiastic, Wulin, you shouldn't refuse!"

This old fox, being so attentive today, anyone who didn't know would think he was Wulin's teacher!

Shrek Academy, Sea God's Pavilion!

Apart from Xu Sheng, all the Elders had gathered here!

Due to the recent tense situations among various powers, coupled with the threat of the Holy Spirit Cult's Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell, it had become customary for the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion to hold several meetings a week!

Cai Yue'er was the first to speak, "Pavilion Master, Elder Xu and Shen Yi have already led the students to Skysea City to meet with the delegation from Xingluo land!"

Yun Ming nodded slightly, his voice heavy as he said, "Hmm!"

Turbid World stroked his beard, "With Elder Xu there, whether it's the Holy Spirit Cult or other forces' experts trying to make a move on the students, there shouldn't be any problems!"

After all, in the eyes of the members of the Sea God Pavilion, Xu Sheng's strength was unfathomable, beyond what a "Soul Master" could achieve!

However, Long Yeyue next to him showed a doubtful expression, "But, Pavilion Master, the last time you asked Elder Xu to protect Elder Ya'li, he completely refused. Won't there be any problems this time?"

Lan Mu Zi narrowed her beautiful eyes and chimed in, "That's true when you think about it! Those people from the Xingluo land delegation are all very proud. If they aggravate Elder Xu, the consequences could be unimaginable!"

Seeing this, Yun Ming's lips curved into a bitter smile, "Last time I asked Elder Xu to protect Ya'li, it was completely by coercion, so it's normal to be refused. Everyone should not have other thoughts because of this!"

It was himself who, despite knowing Xu Sheng would not listen to anyone's orders, still wanted to give it a try!

Ya'li spoke with a tone of trust, "Yes, Elder Xu won't go back on his word once he has agreed to something, that much is certain!"

Following these words, the rest of the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion didn't say anything further…

Cai Yue'er then turned her gaze to Feng Wu Yu, speaking gravely, "Elder Feng, do we now have a way to defend against the Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell at Shrek Academy?"

The other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion were also looking at him with eyes full of expectation and hope…

However, Feng Wu Yu shook his head, his face filled with disappointment…

He sighed, "Even with the data left behind by the Tang Sect, it's impossible to produce a Class 12 Defensive Soul Guide Device in just a few years. I think we should focus on locating the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult instead!"

Indeed, the soul guidance data from the Tang Sect had taken Shrek Academy's mastery of soul tools to the next level, but that was the limit!

Just then, Ya'li's eyes suddenly sparkled, unexpectedly interjecting, "As for locating the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult, it seems that the War God Hall might have a lead!"

"Perhaps, it won't be long before we can figure out the true location of the Holy Spirit Cult!"

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After hearing her explanation, Wu Siduo's expression eased somewhat as she silently thought, "So that's how it is…"

She hadn't expected Tang Wulin's forging talent to be recognized by young Forging Masters from other continents!

Otherwise, why would they have gone out of their way to ask her about this matter?

However, this might also be an opportunity to win them over!

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