"Hmm…"
At this moment, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but let his thoughts drift back many years, sighing inwardly.
He vaguely remembered that, as children, his parents' greatest hope for him and Wu Lin was for them to grow up safe and sound, find a career they loved, live a happy life, and eventually meet a wife they deeply cherished.
Now, at sixteen or seventeen years old, Wu Lin had pretty much achieved all that. Not only had his cultivation improved, but his forging level had also reached that of a Saint Craftsman. He had even married Ouyang Zixin…
But what about him?
"Hmm…"
Gazing at the boundless sea outside the cabin, Tang Luochuan sank into deep thought, then shook his head with a wry smile.
Perhaps, as a shameless scoundrel…
His heart had been divided into many pieces.
But being shameless didn't mean he would let anyone down. Then again, maybe it was precisely because he couldn't devote himself to just one person that he loved all the girls equally.
Knock, knock, knock…
"Luo Chuan, are you in?"
Just then, a series of knocks echoed through the cabin, followed by a woman's voice—none other than Mu Xi's.
"Huh?"
"What is it, Mu Xi-jie?"
The cabin was a straightforward, linear space, so Tang Luochuan quickly stepped forward and opened the door. He looked at the person before him and asked.
Behind her stood a shy little figure, trailing along with an air of anticipation, like a small follower. It was Lin Yuhan, whom he had met before.
"Oh… Lin Yuhan is here too. Please, come in."
Tang Luochuan was momentarily taken aback but still invited both of them inside.
"I won't be staying!"
"Yuhan wanted to come see you and ask for some advice about forging, so I brought her along…"
"This cabin is so cramped, and there's not even a small forging room. This giant ship is really annoying…"
In the next moment, however, Mu Xi shook her head with a smile, then seemed to remember something and sighed regretfully.
"Luo Chuan, I might not be able to sit down and chat with you properly just yet. After I make my breakthrough, I'll come find you, okay…"
As she spoke, she glanced in Tang Luochuan's direction, a soft expression appearing on her face as she murmured gently.
"Huh?"
Looking at the woman before him, Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned, then smiled tenderly and nodded.
"Then I'll wait for you to break through your bottleneck."
Tang Luochuan said gently. This bottleneck wasn't referring to his cultivation level but rather the potential in her short-term field, which had now reached a level where improvement was due.
"Hehe, alright!"
"Yuhan, if you have any questions, just ask Luo Chuan directly. I won't stick around here any longer."
Mu Xi grinned and nodded, then cheerfully stepped forward to hug Tang Luochuan, not treating Lin Yuhan like an outsider at all. She even planted a kiss on his cheek.
After giving Lin Yuhan an encouraging look, she quickly left.
She turned and walked away without looking back.
That's right—she really had no intention of staying any longer. It wasn't because she didn't want to be there, but because these past few days, her insights into forging had been growing stronger and stronger.
Yes, it was the opportunity to break through to the seventh level.
As early as three years ago, when she went to Shrek Academy, she had already become a Level-Six Blacksmith, far exceeding her own perception of her talent. But over the next three years, she honed her master-level forging skills to their current state...
Yet she still hadn't become a Saint Craftsman.
Before reaching level seven, most of her talent had been enhanced through Luo Chuan's assistance and insights, which helped unlock her potential and abilities. But this breakthrough could only rely on her own efforts!
Perhaps, her opportunity to break through to Saint Craftsman...
would come within the next six months.
"Eh, Mu Xi-jie, are you leaving just like that..."
Witnessing this scene, Lin Yuhan was somewhat bewildered. She opened her mouth, hesitating to speak, thinking that this would leave her alone with Tang Luochuan in this situation...
At this thought, as she looked at his handsome face, her cheeks grew increasingly flushed.
For a moment, she stared at the person before her, stammering and unable to form words, uncertain whether to advance or retreat.
"Well, Tang Gongzi, I'm sorry to disturb you..."
After struggling internally for a while, Lin Yuhan finally took a deep breath, stepped forward, and spoke softly.
"Hmm..."
Tang Luochuan hesitated, realizing that Mu Xi-jie must be fully dedicated to improving her forging skills. Otherwise, asking him to mentor a young girl...
was definitely not her style.
Moreover, was he even good at guiding others? Aside from his younger brother, it seemed Mu Xi-jie was the only one he had ever instructed.
"Perhaps..."
"Luo Chuan cannot agree to your request."
Just then, a woman's voice suddenly rang out from the direction of the cabin's bathroom. The next moment, Gu Yue emerged wearing pink pajamas and spoke calmly.
"..."
Her gaze fell upon Lin Yuhan. Though it appeared calm as water, it still imposed significant pressure on the young girl, as if she weren't merely making eye contact with another person.
"You..."
"What is this..."
Lin Yuhan clearly hadn't anticipated such a scene. She was momentarily stunned and at a loss for words. Had she interrupted something...?
"Sorry, I really don't have much time."
"Please excuse yourself for now."
Seeing Gu Yue appear, Tang Luochuan was slightly taken aback. Then, he stepped forward, took her hand, and smiled as he looked in Lin Yuhan's direction.
"No, sorry..."
"My apologies!"
Lin Yuhan quickly responded, naturally having no intention of staying any longer. As she spoke, she swiftly retreated and considerately closed the door behind her.
"Gu Yue, what brings you here?"
Afterward, Tang Luochuan turned to the young woman beside him and asked softly.
"Only because I sensed you had a young girl here..."
Gu Yue glanced at him and said seriously.
Alone with a man, it wasn't that she feared he couldn't control himself, but rather that she worried the other party might throw herself at him.
"It seems you're quite honest..."
"Why not invite her to stay for tea?"
Gu Yue gave him a deep look and snorted lightly.
"Hmm?"
"Then, Gu Yue, would you like some tea?"
Tang Luochuan, however, looked at her nonchalantly, pulled her into his arms, and then asked.
"Huh?"
"You actually have some!"
Gu Yue was taken aback and couldn't help but ask.
"If you'd like..."
"Of course, we can."
A slight smile curled at the corner of Tang Luochuan's lips. As he spoke, he gently turned off the light, holding the beauty in his arms, and drew the room's curtains closed.
After that, he held her and sat on the bed. At this moment, the brightness in the room suddenly dimmed, and the clear sound of their heartbeats reached each other's ears.
"Hey, hey, hey..."
Only then did Gu Yue realize what he meant by his words, a blush immediately spreading across her face as she refused to look at him any longer.
"You're so bad! It's still daytime!"
Gu Yue shot him a glance. Though she said this, she still struggled a few times, putting on an act of trying to escape.
"Hahahaha..."
"What's wrong with that?"
Tang Luochuan shook his head with a laugh, completely unfazed by the adorable display of the person in his arms. Though he wasn't that wicked, teasing Gu Yue was still quite amusing.
"Nothing much."
Gu Yue let out a light hum in response.
Then, to Tang Luochuan's astonishment, she used Spatial Power to swiftly break free, pinning him down beneath her instead.
"?"
"Gu Yue, you..."
(End of Chapter)