"..."
"Yuhan, you shouldn't make such a scene."
Before Tang Luochuan could speak, the elderly man standing beside him had already moved to his side, completely shielding him while offering an awkward smile to the other watching representatives.
"Ah..."
"Sorry, teacher, I understand."
Hearing this, the young girl seemed to realize something. The recent memory of the assassination attempt on the Zhenhua Divine Craftsman flashed through her mind, and she quickly offered an apologetic smile to the person before her, though her curiosity remained completely unabated.
"My apologies, young friend..."
"You are Tang Luochuan, correct?"
It wasn't just her—even the elderly man couldn't help but fix his gaze on the youth, his eyes brimming with curiosity as he couldn't resist asking.
"I am indeed an eighth-rank forging master."
"Might I ask who you two are?"
Tang Luochuan smiled slightly, but soon his gaze fell upon the young girl before him, and he couldn't help but sink into thought.
This person standing beside Mu Xi-jie and Uncle Mu Chen, together with an elderly man...
In that moment, the figure of a forging genius from the original work slowly emerged in his mind.
"Luo Chuan, this is Chang Gongyan from the Star Luo Continent Blacksmith Association, and his beloved disciple Lin Yuhan."
It was then that Mu Chen stepped forward with a smile and slowly introduced them.
"Hello, I'm Lin Yuhan."
The young girl finally spoke with a smile.
"Although Sister Yuhan is still young, she is already a fifth-rank forging grandmaster. Her talent is not much inferior to mine. After hearing me talk about you earlier..."
"That's why she got so excited."
Mu Xi, who had formed a friendship with the former during this time, also smiled lightly and explained softly.
"Not at all, my talent is nothing special. It's not as impressive as Sister Mu Xi says. Rather, it's Luo Chuan Gongzi..."
"Who is the true forging genius!"
Lin Yuhan shook her head repeatedly, then turned her gaze to Tang Luochuan, completely captivated by the youth before her, and couldn't help but exclaim.
What a handsome young forging genius...
I wonder what he's really like when he starts forging? I'd love to see it...
"I am Chang Gongyan, vice president of the Star Luo Continent Blacksmith Association. I had already heard of your great reputation from President Zhenhua and President Mu Chen. Seeing you today, it truly proves that heroes emerge from among the young."
Beside them, Chang Gongyan couldn't help but take a deep breath, his tone anything but calm.
Before this youth, he didn't even dare refer to himself as an old man.
When he first heard about this person's talent, he absolutely refused to believe it. After all, as an eighth-rank forging master, he truly knew how difficult this profession was...
A youth under twenty years old possessing forging skills comparable to his own—such a genius was truly the only exception throughout all of history!
"President Chang Gong..."
Hearing this name and looking at the extremely curious young girl beside him, a thoughtful expression flashed in Tang Luochuan's eyes—clearly confirming the existence he had in mind.
In the original timeline, wasn't this precisely when the two came to the Forging Master Association and the incident of Zhen Hua's assassination occurred?
I had previously reminded Uncle Zhen Hua not to stray too far from Granny Mu, but I forgot about this master-disciple pair. However, this time, Wu Lin had been training on Sea God Island all along, and the one who defeated this forging prodigy girl...
Turning his gaze to Mu Xi, who had long begun her assault on the seventh rank, Tang Luochuan found his answer.
"Hmm?"
Beside Tang Luochuan, Dai Yun'er perked up upon hearing the mention of Star Luo Continent. She leaned forward to look at the old man before them, feeling a sense of familiarity.
"So it's..."
"The Deputy President of the Forging Master Association."
A flicker of contemplation passed through Dai Yun'er's eyes, and it took her a moment to recall the other's identity. She mused thoughtfully.
"Hmm?"
"Your Highness!"
Hearing Dai Yun'er's voice, Chang Gongyan was momentarily stunned before turning his gaze toward her direction and speaking respectfully. Lin Yuhan beside him did the same.
He hadn't expected Her Highness to also come to Douluo Continent.
"President Chang."
Upon hearing this, Dai Yun'er smiled and greeted the two.
"Young Master Tang..."
At that moment, Lin Yuhan was about to step forward to speak with Tang Luochuan, but before she could act, a young girl quietly moved closer to him.
"It's getting late. Let's save any matters for later. It's about time to board the ship now."
Gu Yue's expression remained calm as she spoke indifferently.
Trying to get close to Luo Chuan right in front of her... If it were one of her other female companions, it might be tolerable, but a complete stranger? There was no way she would let this person succeed!
"Ah..."
Witnessing this scene, Lin Yuhan was taken aback for a moment before responding woodenly. She didn't feel particularly affected, as the other's words made perfect sense.
"Secretary Li, when are we preparing to depart?"
Nearby, Leng Yaozhu, who had been watching the scene with amusement, shifted her expression and looked toward Li Yulong as she asked.
"Hmm?"
"Your Majesty, Heavenly Phoenix, very soon."
Hearing this, Li Yulong immediately smiled and replied before turning his gaze toward the front of the hotel lobby and proceeding forward.
"President Mu Chen, who is this...?"
Seeing that this person's status was clearly extraordinary, Chang Gongyan couldn't help but pause and look toward Mu Chen with curiosity.
"Deputy Pagoda Master of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu."
Mu Chen first greeted the former respectfully before introducing her with a smile.
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, the old man was momentarily stunned. A powerhouse from the Spirit Transfer Pagoda headquarters was also going to Star Luo Continent?
"..."
Not long after, escorted by the Federation's specially arranged buses, all returning representatives from Star Luo Continent and Douluo Continent—including Tang Luochuan's group—boarded the giant ship bound for Star Luo Continent. Each was assigned their own separate luxury cabin.
Though called small rooms, the space inside wasn't particularly large. Otherwise, even with the ship's immense size, it wouldn't be possible to accommodate everyone in such cabins.
"Going to Star Luo Continent again..."
A trace of reminiscence flashed across Tang Luochuan's face. The last time he went to Star Luo Continent, he was still very weak. This time...
So much had changed.
Of course, the biggest change wasn't really in his cultivation or Soul Power, but in the people around him. Over these past few years, he had met so many individuals.
This time, he was taking his girls to the Star Luo Continent instead of his family.
And it wasn't just the four of them—Gu Yue, Na'er, Ye Hui, and Yun'er—it also included Xiao Yan, Xing Lan, Si Duo, Mu Xi-jie…
"So, no parents along for the trip."
"Otherwise, if they saw me bringing so many girls, who knows what they'd think…"
A thoughtful expression crossed Tang Luochuan's face as he pondered. Although his parents' cultivation had improved significantly compared to before, that didn't necessarily mean their ability to accept things had grown as well…
In the past, his parents already thought he was quite accomplished, especially after his close relationship with Gu Yue developed. The two of them adored Gu Yue immensely.
But now…
Was he… exceptionally accomplished?
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