Lin Xiuran's life continued in a monotonous routine: Wu Changkong's classes, dormitory meditation or Gu Yuena's special training, or the forging room. He
rarely went anywhere else except for necessary meals. He even rarely visited the Spirit Pagoda.
After all, once he became familiar with general affairs, as a student, he didn't need to stay in the Spirit Pagoda frequently.
Forging as a secondary profession was his own choice; originally, he wouldn't have chosen it. However, with Gu Yuena's subtle help, he was almost certain to become a powerful Soul Master in the future, making the importance of his Battle Armor paramount.
Four-word Battle Armor could only be made by Divine Craftsmen, and perhaps Tang Wulin in the future, highlighting its rarity and immense power.
Moreover, it was Gu Yuena who suggested he learn it. At level 20, he not only controlled the fire element attribute, but also gained Phoenix True Fire from his Phoenix bloodline enhancement. However, with his current bloodline, it was difficult to use it for attack, but using some for forging was perfectly feasible.
Although Lin Xiuran's forging skills aren't currently very high, and he doesn't possess that much strength, thanks to the purification effect of the Phoenix True Fire, his forging is still quite perfect.
Most importantly, by adding the Phoenix True Fire during the forging process, the hammering that would normally be at the level of a hundred-fold forging can transform the metal into something at the level of a thousand-fold forging, making it even stronger than ordinary thousand-fold forging.
Furthermore, the forged items are, to a certain extent, more unique than those of others, surpassing him in both hardness and elemental resistance. Although
his forging skills aren't particularly high yet, with the help of the Phoenix True Fire, he will undoubtedly have a significant advantage on the path of a blacksmith. Perhaps he even has the potential to become a Divine Craftsman in the future.
However, that's all in the future; he's far from reaching that level now.
After another day of special training with Wu Changkong, Lin Xiuran was supposed to return to his dormitory as usual. It was already quite late, and he still needed to go back to meditate or be trained by Gu Yuena.
"Xiuran, let's go eat together," Xie Xie invited first, very enthusiastically.
He always did this; Lin Xiuran's strength these past few days was obvious to everyone, and Xie Xie was genuinely impressed.
The others stood nearby, but Xu Xiaoyan, seeing Lin Xiuran's gaze, lowered her head somewhat guiltily.
Lin Xiuran was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Let's go."
Seeing Lin Xiuran agree, Xie Xie secretly nodded to Xu Xiaoyan behind him, giving her an OK sign.
The group didn't go too far. Donghai Academy was located in a very developed area in the city center, so restaurants and food streets were everywhere.
Instead of going to the food streets, Xie Xie led the group to a very luxurious restaurant, and they even booked a private room.
These things were naturally nothing to Xie Xie, a rich young master.
Lin Xiuran didn't say anything, and everyone went in and ordered food and rice as usual, and then started eating.
"I need to go to the toilet." Xie Xie suddenly clutched his stomach and ran out dramatically.
Tang Wulin also stood up, "I'll go to the milk tea shop next door to buy a few cups of milk tea."
Seemingly afraid that Lin Xiuran wouldn't believe him, he added, "The milk tea there is better than the restaurant's, the taste is very unique."
Gu Yue also said at the same time, "I'll go too."
With the others leaving, only Lin Xiuran and Xu Xiaoyan were left in the room.
Lin Xiuran wasn't surprised at all; from the beginning, he knew that this was a scheme that Xu Xiaoyan had arranged for the others to cooperate in.
"Second brother..."
Xu Xiaoyan's weak voice came, sounding somewhat pitiful.
Lin Xiuran, however, wasn't buying it. He simply nodded and continued eating, offering no reply.
"I'm sorry, Second Brother," Xu Xiaoyan continued apologizing, wanting to say something more.
Lin Xiuran interrupted her, looking up at her with a deep sigh: "My conflict with the Xu family is irreconcilable, it's the same for everyone."
"And you, you're still young, you don't understand many things, so perhaps I can forgive you. But some things can't be resolved so easily."
A cold glint flashed in his eyes; he had never intended to let Xu Junwen off the hook. Although he had never met his mother, the familial bond remained. If he didn't avenge her, how could he be a human being?
He wasn't like Huo Yuhao.
Lin Xiuran finally stood up and walked out, but at the door, Xu Xiaoyan gently tugged at his sleeve.
"Let go. As long as you stop treating me like family, maybe you can still treat me like a classmate." Lin Xiuran walked away resolutely, without looking back.
Xu Xiaoyan seemed to understand something, a smile appearing on her face as she softly called out, "Is it okay, Brother Xiuran?"
Although Lin Xiuran didn't respond, Xu Xiaoyan's mood genuinely improved.
Sure enough, after Lin Xiuran left, the others also emerged, surrounding Xu Xiaoyan.
Xie Xie, an impatient person, asked directly, "How did it go?"
Xu Xiaoyan nodded, "It had some effect."
The students from Class Zero had heard that Xu Xiaoyan and Lin Xiuran used to be siblings, but their relationship was now strained, so they wanted to mend it. It was at Xu Xiaoyan's suggestion that they organized this meeting.
After all, they'd see each other all the time, being in the same class; things couldn't go on like this forever.
But many things, even Xu Xiaoyan herself, weren't fully understood. She didn't know that her father, who had always doted on her and was so gentle in her eyes, would show such a bloody cruelty to Lin Xiuran. She only thought it was because they weren't blood-related siblings, nothing more.
Naturally, the others in Class Zero, only listening to Xu Xiaoyan, were unaware of the truth. Otherwise, they wouldn't have helped Xu Xiaoyan set up this scheme.
Lin Xiuran thought today's events were over, and he didn't want to mention the Xu family at all. Each time, it made his heart heavy.
The thought that his biological mother had been chased and killed by his adoptive father and his men made him restless.
Thinking about his experiences over the years, and how he had actually longed for so-called love from a family that had persecuted his mother, he felt pathetic.
Lost in thought, he didn't pay attention to the people on both sides of the road until a familiar voice rang in his ears.
"Long time no see, second brother."
Xu Xiaoyu wasn't provocative; her voice was calm, seemingly heavy.
"I'm not your second brother," Lin Xiuran replied coldly, giving her no face.
Xu Xiaoyu nodded and sighed, "Lin Xiuran, I don't think we need to be like this now."
Lin Xiuran glanced at her, "What? Is it because I no longer need to threaten your position that you're coming to me to curry favor?"
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