บท 1532: Chapter 1485: Teacher, Zhen Hua! (Please Subscribe)_1

Under the gaze of rapt attention from the crowd, Gu Yue finally halted her movements; the forged item on the table was now completely shaped!

At first glance, this forged item wasn't of the finest quality, but it had at least reached the level of superior quality!

After taking a deep breath, she whispered, "I didn't expect that casual forging would bring me to the threshold of a level 5 blacksmith!"

The blacksmiths in the audience below began to discuss, "The forging is over? This female student's talent is truly terrifying. She had an epiphany while forging, and the finished product looks quite good too!"

"Of course, look at its appearance and texture! It's probably not far from a top-tier item, unlike the guy opposite her who can't even stand up properly!"

"That's right; I heard this duel was initiated by a student from that backwater academy. Now look where it got him—he's made a grand fool of himself!"

"Regardless, getting to see a level 4 blacksmith forging today is worth it!"

As the duel concluded, Zhen Hua, holding the office of President, immediately walked up to Gu Yue's forging table with his hands clasped behind his back and an erect posture. After glancing over the forged item on the table…

He praised, "Not bad, this forged item is among the superior quality within level 4 blacksmiths. Of course, if you could control the temperature a little better, it might reach the level of a top-tier item!"

Hearing his words of praise, and putting together what the other blacksmiths had said, Gu Yue realized that the man was the Blacksmith Association President, and surprise emerged on her face…

She then responded without changing expression, "President, you flatter me too much!"

Little did she know, this small act made Zhen Hua even more impressed…

Having decent talent and yet maintaining a humble attitude, she indeed had the makings of being Zhen Hua's disciple!

As for the defeated male student slumped on the ground opposite Gu Yue, his face had darkened to the extreme…

He quickly stood up, attempting to leave quietly with his companions while all attention was focused on Gu Yue…

However, Xie Xie, who had been watching him closely, called out loudly in ridicule, "What's this? Sneaking off like a thief—thinking of running away, are you?"

Xu Xiaoyan gleefully added insult to injury, "That's right. Weren't you so high and mighty just now? How come you've become so downcast? Can't even speak up anymore?"

Ye Xinglan coolly stated, "You can leave if you want; however, haven't you forgotten to do something?"

Upon hearing this, the male student's face turned from green to white with embarrassment, and he steeled himself to say, "I… I'm sorry. We were wrong before; I apologize!"

Clearly, he recognized that openly admitting his mistake was the right thing to do under all those watchful eyes!

After saying that, he felt a burning shame on his face and fled the Blacksmith Association as if his life depended on it!

At that moment, a staff member coughed into their hand and stepped forward, loudly announcing, "This private duel has concluded. Please, blacksmiths who have gathered here, disperse and do not block the access to the Association!"

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After the duel, Xie Xie didn't hesitate to lavish praise, "Gu Yue, I didn't expect you to be so formidable at forging. You really made us proud!"

Xu Xiaoyan swaggered, "Yeah, yeah, you should have seen those guys' faces just now; they looked like complete novices, hahaha!"

Ye Xinglan also revealed a small smile, "We were all worrying about you before. Now it seems silly in hindsight; it was needless concern!"

Gu Yue shook her head and said softly, "No, it was just good luck!"

Meanwhile, Tang Wulin and others including Zhen Hua walked over…

With a smile, the former expressed, "Gu Yue, even though I'm not sure what caused it, congratulations on winning the duel!"

Gu Yue nodded, "Mm."

On seeing Tang Wulin, Xie Xie and the others couldn't wait to ask, "Wulin, how did you do in your level 6 blacksmith certification?"

"What's there to ask? Just take a close look at the badge on his chest; he definitely succeeded," was the response.

"Hiss... really, a level 6 blacksmith in his teens, there's no monster like Wulin in the entire federation, right?"

Feeling on cloud nine from the compliments, Tang Wulin scratched his head and bashfully said, "Not at all, not at all, everyone is talking a bit too exaggeratedly."

Pausing for a moment, he seemed to remember something and spoke up again, "Right, let me introduce everyone, this is my teacher, Mu Chen, this is the Blacksmith Association President, Zhen Hua, and the others are presidents of various branches of the Blacksmith Association!"

Hearing this, Gu Yue and the others respectfully greeted them...

Mu Chen waved his hand and laughed heartily, "Since you're all Wulin's friends, there's no need for such formalities!"

Meanwhile, Zhen Hua was staring intently at Gu Yue and said, "Young girl, your name is Gu Yue, right?"

Caught off guard, Gu Yue asked in confusion, "Yes, President, do you have a question?"

She shouldn't have any connection with the President, but she felt his gaze had been fixed on her from the beginning!

Zhen Hua took a deep breath, "No... no questions, I just feel a kindred spirit looking at you, Gu Yue, and I was thinking..."

The confusion on Gu Yue's face deepened "???"

Tang Wulin on the side, seeing that Zhen Hua was at a loss for words, decided to help him out...

He explained, "Gu Yue, actually, the President has taken a liking to your talent and wants to take you on as his disciple!"

Zhen Hua was a Divine Craftsman after all, and becoming his disciple would surely provide immeasurable help!

After these words were spoken, Zhen Hua's grateful eyes glanced at Tang Wulin...

Good lad, I wasn't wrong about you!

Then, with a sincere tone, he said to Gu Yue, "Yes, that's right, do you wish to become my disciple?"

Xie Xie and the others were dumbstruck...

"Hiss... the President actually wants to take Gu Yue as a disciple, this... this is great news!"

"Yeah, with the teachings of this Divine Craftsman, Gu Yue's forging skills might even catch up to Wulin's!"

"Exactly, it might even be of help to all of us to some extent!"

Gu Yue didn't rush to respond, her Beautiful Eyes flickering as if she was pondering...

And Tang Wulin, who knew her well, sighed inwardly...

It looked like the President was going to be disappointed; with Gu Yue showing such an expression, she was mostly thinking about how to tactfully refuse without hurting the other party's feelings!

But... this time, he was wrong!

Gu Yue bowed slightly, saying respectfully, "I am willing, Disciple Gu Yue greets her teacher!"

Zhen Hua's face lit up with joy, and he laughed out loud, "Good, very good! From now on, you are my disciple, Zhen Hua's disciple, hahaha!"

To accept such a talented disciple filled him with more pleasure than forging countless exquisite items!

Next to him, Mu Chen also revealed a relieved expression and teased, "Zhen Hua, are you satisfied now? After taking on a disciple so painstakingly, shouldn't you treat us all to a meal?"

Mu Chen patted his chest and boasted proudly, "Small matter! Today, Gu Yue, Little Wulin, and all your companions, just name what you want to eat, it's on me!"

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