Tang Wulin looked up to see the large hammer on the sign, before taking large strides into the Blacksmithâs Association. Although he had only been here once before, he was already fond of this place.
After arriving in Eastsea City, this was the only place that felt familiar to him. This was also the place that gave him confidence.
Yun Xiaoling stood behind the front desk and saw Tang Wulin as soon as he entered. In reality, she had been ordered by her superiors to specially wait for Tang Wulin.
âTang Wulin, youâve finally arrived.â Yun Xiaoling briskly walked to Tang Wulinâs side with a smile and inquisitive eyes.
How could she possibly not be curious towards this guy?
At the age of nine, he became a second rank blacksmith! How did he accomplish this feat?
Reportedly, he had already broken the headquarters record.
The record for the youngest first rank blacksmith in the Blacksmithâs Association was held by their current president with a record of eight years old. However, the president had become a second rank blacksmith at eleven years old. The president was slower than Tang Wulin by two years!
The Association highly valued this child and had ordered the employees to immediately bring him up the tower as soon as he arrived.
âHello, Big Sister Xiao Ling.â Tang Wulinâs memory was exceptional, and he clearly remembered the name of this big sister.
Yun Xiaoling smiled. âYou really are formidable. I heard you passed the second rank  blacksmith test.â As Yun Xiaoling spoke, she bent down and looked straight into Tang Wulinâs two beautiful eyes.
Tang Wulinâs face grew red in embarrassment. âNo way. I was just lucky.â
Yun Xiaoling giggled. âYouâre so young yet youâre so modest? Come on now, Iâll bring you up.â\nâThank you big sister.â
After getting onto the soul elevator, Tang Wulin was shocked to see Yun Xiaoling pressing the button for the highest floor. âBig sister Xiao Ling, where are we going?â
Yun Xiaoling smiled. âWeâre going to go get your rank badge.â
The elevator ascended quickly and when it reached the top floor, Tang Wulinâs ears hadnât managed to adjust yet. However, he simply shook his head a few times and was able to recover.
Tang Wulin was greeted by a wide view of the horizon the moment he stepped out of the elevator.
The walls were all made of glass, and at this height, he was able to see nearly half of Eastsea City. A great number of skyscrapers littered the city, just like a steel forest. On the other side, was a great number of plant cover, bringing vitality to the city.
Yun Xiaoling found a staff member. âIâll have to trouble you to inform the president that Tang Wulin is here.â
âWulin, wait here for a moment.â Â Yun Xiaoling brought him to a sofa and sat him down.
Not too long after, a crowd of footsteps approached.
Mu Chen was at the forefront. Mu Chen had arrived very early that day but hadnât even stepped foot into his workshop yet, all for the sake of waiting for the boy who was able to bring him such a great surprise.
Cen Yue was also in his office and was following right behind him. If the others in the Blacksmithâs Association knew that these two figures had waited a whole day for a child, they wouldnât even know what to think.
Right behind these two figures, was precisely Mu Xi.
âPresident!â Yun Xiaoling stood up and greeted Mu Chen respectfully.
Mu Chen smiled and nodded. The next moment, his gaze fell on Tang Wulin.\nWhen Tang Wulin heard Yun Xiaoling call him the President, he had stood up and looked at Cen Yue.
Cen Yue walked over to his side and said with a smile, âWulin, this is the President of the Blacksmithâs Association, Mu Chen. He is also the most famous Saint Craftsman ranked blacksmith in the continent.â
Saint Craftsman? Tang Wulinâs eyes began to sparkle. Mang Tian had mentioned Saint Craftsman to him before. Only seventh and eighth rank blacksmiths could earn the title of a Saint Craftsman! He had never expected to meet one so fast.
This president didnât even look much older than his own teacher. He truly was formidable. âIs that a Saint Craftsmanâs badge heâs wearing on his stomach? Eight stars? An eight star Saint Craftsman!â
âHello, President.â Tang Wulin hastily stepped forward and bowed.
âItâs you?â An astonished voice came from Mu Xi, who was at Mu Chenâs side. To Mu Xi, this was the guy who had stolen all of the limelight from her. In fact, this was the guy who stole the limelight from all the blacksmiths of his generation.
Tang Wulin was slightly stunned was he saw Mu Xi. âWhat is this rich girl doing here?â
Mu Chen looked at his daughter in surprise. âXi Xi, are you acquainted with each other?â
Mu Xi looked at Tang Wulin and said, âWeâre not acquainted. But it seems we attend the same academy.â
Mu Chen smiled. âTang Wulin, what grade are you in at Eastsea Academy?â
Tang Wulin said, âI entered the academy as a new student this year. Iâm in the first grade, class five.â
When she heard the two words âclass fiveâ, Mu Xiâs expression immediately revealed a trace of disdain. Naturally, she knew what class five represented. It was a class full of good-for-nothings who could never become a Soul Grandmaster.\nHowever, Mu Chenâs attitude didnât change when he heard what class Tang Wulin was in. âI heard from Cen Yue that you passed the second rank test. Thatâs truly a wonderful achievement. You should know that youâve set a new record in the Blacksmithâs Association. We truly feel that you are worthy of being our successor!â
Tang Wulinâs small face grew red in embarrassment. He had no clue as to how he should respond when faced with praise from others.
He took a moment to think before saying, âUncle President, can I get a badge now and begin taking forging tasks?â
Mu Chen laughed. âOf course you can.â
Cen Yue smiled. âThe President waited for you the whole day in order to personally give you your badge.â
Yun Xiaoling had already walked over from the side, carrying a silver tray with a red cloth on top. And on top of the cloth, was a badge.
The badge was in the shape of a hexagon, with a blue background, a protruding hammer and two white stars embedded into it.
Regardless of whether it was a mecha craftsmen, a blacksmith, or even a technician, their rank badges all looked about the same. First and second rank badges all had blue backgrounds and white stars. It was only at the third rank that there would be change.
Mu Chen personally placed the badge on Tang Wulinâs right breast. His smile vanished and he turned solemn. âFrom henceforth, you are a member of the Blacksmithâs Association. As a blacksmith, I hope that you will earnestly complete all your forging work. Use your soul to perceive, and your life to gain enlightenment. A true blacksmith doesnât just forge metal, rather, they will birth life to it.
Birthing life? These two words were simple, but they could rouse even the apathetic. Combined with his understanding of Thousand Refinements, Tang Wulin felt as if a great door had opened by a small crack for him.\nTang Wulin gently touched his badge and the simple coldness causing an unprecedented sense of accomplishment to ignite within him. At last, he had officially become a blacksmith.
âI want to compete with you!â Mu Xi suddenly interrupted from Mu Chenâs side. A face that was unconvinced looked at Tang Wulin. It was only now that Tang Wulin noticed that on her stomach, there was an identical badge.\n