Leng Yaozhu, upon hearing this, suddenly recalled another teacher from the Blacksmith Association, Divine Craftsman Zhenhua!
"Blacksmith Association? Are you going to see Zhenhua?"
Gu Yue did not deny it and nodded, "Yes! Ever since the teacher publicized that he would no longer perform Heavenly Forging, I haven't yet paid him a visit."
I had planned to visit a long time ago, but I was delayed by some affairs at the Spirit Pagoda!
Leng Yaozhu hesitated for a moment and then nodded, "Alright! But you must be careful; the federation and Shrek Academy both view you as a thorn in the side! It's very possible the Blacksmith Association might also..."
The former nodded slightly, "Yes, I understand!"
She naturally knew that as the Spirit Pagoda's master, she was constantly under surveillance by the various major powers!
However, she wasn't very worried, because her soul power rank had already broken through to level ninety-four, just one level away from stepping into the ranks of the Hyper Douluo!
To pose a threat to her, it would take at least someone of the Super Douluo Level!
After a brief discussion, Gu Yue unleashed a burst of soul power, and her entire being used teleporting, vanishing within the conference hall...
Only then did Leng Yaozhu turn her gaze towards someone who had always been hidden, "Councilor Di Tian, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of Gu Yue."
Di Tian, who had always been hiding in the shadows, slowly revealed his figure, his face calm as he said, "Of course!"
As for Gu Yue's safety, he valued it even more than Leng Yaozhu!
She was the leader of the Soul Beast Clan, and nothing must go wrong!
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Blacksmith Association!
At this moment, Zhenhua was sitting alone in the lounge, occasionally glancing towards the kitchen, as though he was waiting for a close friend...
But after continuous silence for more than ten minutes, his aged cheeks seemed to lose their vitality...
He mocked himself, "Heh, Sect Master Mu, that old fart, has long been gone, and yet I'm still fantasizing about him cooking for me..."
"Tap, tap, tap!"
Just then, the sound of a man's footsteps suddenly rang out from outside the door, "President, I have something to report to you!"
Zhenhua snapped out of his reverie and said expressionlessly, "Come in!"
The man outside then pushed open the door and walked gravely to his side, speaking solemnly, "President, I have confirmed with Shrek Academy; Sea God's Pavilion has indeed erased all of Gu Yue's historical records from Shrek Academy!"
Zhenhua was taken aback and inquired, "Have you figured out why?"
The man took a deep breath and continued, "It seems to be because Gu Yue became the Spirit Pagoda's master. Shrek Academy sent the outer courtyard's dean to negotiate, hoping that the Spirit Pagoda would lend support to the Blood God Army, but they coldly refused!"
Anger spread across Zhenhua's cheeks, "Just over this trivial matter, they expelled Gu Yue from Shrek Academy??"
The man coughed, "President, you might not be aware, but as the finest academy on the Continent, Shrek Academy absolutely does not permit any student to defy the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion!"
"And since Gu Yue openly refused Shrek Academy's request, naturally..."
Zhenhua narrowed his eyes and thought to himself, "This matter, the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion probably haven't told Wulin, that kid. As the Sea God Pavilion Master, if he knew about this, he definitely wouldn't allow Sea God's Pavilion to treat Gu Yue this way!"
"It's just... the situation with the Blood God Army seems very urgent, and he can't return to the Continent for the time being!"
As he pondered, the man gingerly suggested, "President, pardon my frankness, perhaps we should also sever our ties with Gu Yue, otherwise, you, and even the Blacksmith Association, may face targeting!"
However, what met him was Zhenhua's icy gaze...
"I do not want to hear that again. Gu Yue is my disciple; whatever she has done, that cannot change this fact!"
"As long as I am the President of the Blacksmith Association, this place will always welcome her back!
Having lost a close friend, what now sustains his will to live is this disciple he hardly sees but a few times a year!
The man's heart trembled, knowing that he had misspoken. He immediately bowed his head and said, "Sorry President, I spoke out of turn!"
Then, very tactfully, he left the lounge and closed the door behind him...
But just a few seconds later, a familiar voice sounded from behind...
The man immediately turned around, disbelievingly rubbing his eyes, and asked in a panic, "Gu Yue! How... how did you come back?"
Though she appeared more mature after becoming the Pagoda Master, he recognized her at a glance!
Gu Yue said with a smile, "I'm here to see my teacher!"
The man swallowed and quickly stepped aside, "Um, the President is inside!"
Having just spoken ill of Gu Yue and now facing the person in question, how could he not panic deep down!
He just hoped the President wouldn't tell Gu Yue what had just happened!
But then he thought, as a nobody in the Blacksmith Association, who would care about his words!
With that thought, his anxiety eased somewhat!
"Thank you!" Gu Yue said offhandedly...
Without another word, she pushed the door open and entered the lounge...
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Faced with the sudden intruder, Zhen Hua, who was already furious, said coldly, "Who is it? Don't you know the rules?"
In a soft voice, Gu Yue said, "Teacher, it's me!"
After speaking, she politely knocked on the side door...
Zhen Hua's body stiffened, and then he turned his head to look. When he saw it was Gu Yue, he stifled the joy in his heart and asked, "Gu Yue, what brings you here?"
Upon hearing his question, Gu Yue walked over, sat down beside him, and said with a smile, "Teacher, I've come to visit you!"
Zhen Hua skeptically asked, "To visit me? It's been about half a year since we last met!"
Gu Yue opened her mouth, her expression apologetic, "Sorry, Teacher, I had to deal with many matters after taking over as the Master of the Spirit Pagoda. In fact, right after you announced you would no longer forge for the public, I..."
But the expected reproach didn't come. Zhen Hua still spoke with the indulgent tone he had used years ago, "Silly child, there's no need to say these things. That you have gone out of your way to visit this old teacher of yours satisfies me immensely!"
A warm surge filled Gu Yue's heart. Perhaps, choosing him as her teacher all those years ago was an incredibly right decision!
No matter what the outside world said about her, in Zhen Hua's presence, she was still a trustworthy disciple!
However, her beautiful eyes glanced at the empty room, "Teacher, about Sect Master Mu..."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Hua snapped, "That old man got what he deserved, insisting on fighting the Holy Spirit Cult to the death. Now look what's happened; he's played himself to death!"
Although it was a scolding tone, the longing in his words was unmistakable!
But then, as if recalling something, he shook his head, "Let's not discuss these inauspicious things today. Gu Yue, you should know you've been expelled from Shrek Academy, right?"
Gu Yue nodded, showing no surprise, "Yes, I am aware."
Zhen Hua then said angrily, "This matter, I suppose, was handled by the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion without Wulin's knowledge. Otherwise, knowing that boy's character, he would never allow such a thing to happen!"
"If you feel wronged, I will go to Shrek right away to seek justice for you!"
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