Chapter 93

Tang Wulin said, "I want to practice more Thousand Forging and gain better benefits from it, then save money to buy a spirit soul. Also, I can eat some better food at the academy. My appetite is too big, and those foods that are good for the body cost a lot..."

Mang Tian looked at his disciple, who seemed to have grown a bit taller over the past three months, and the light in his eyes gradually softened.

He sighed lightly and said, "Perhaps it was my mistake. In fact, when you completed the Thousand Forging of silver, you already had the qualifications of a third-level blacksmith. Your soul power may not be strong enough, but your innate strength compensates for this. Especially, at your age, you can concentrate and enter the forging state to feel the life of the metal, which is truly remarkable."

"I didn't rush to make you a third-level blacksmith for two reasons: one, I was afraid you would stand out too much, and the other, I was afraid that you would become arrogant because of your talent and thus ruin your future. But I forgot that, whether you are a soul master or a blacksmith, advancing to higher levels requires a lot of resources, and you can only rely on yourself. I was selfish."

Tang Wulin looked at his teacher, who was lost in thought, somewhat dazed. "Teacher, does that mean you agree to let me take the third-level blacksmith examination?"

Mang Tian nodded, "Go ahead. Since my disciple is already a world-class genius in the forging world, what reason is there not to let you shine?"

With his teacher's approval, Tang Wulin was overjoyed, "Thank you, teacher, thank you, teacher."

Mang Tian's expression turned serious, "Don't get too excited yet. I must remind you that after becoming a third-level blacksmith, you will be considered a true blacksmith in the forging world. I will keep your identity confidential for now, and you should try to keep a low profile when you go to the association. You must not become arrogant or complacent because you are a master blacksmith. If I find out, I won't forgive you."

"Yes, teacher!" Tang Wulin quickly responded respectfully.

"Wulin, the reason I have been stuck at the sixth-level blacksmith and cannot advance to the Saint Blacksmith level is not because I am not diligent or lack talent. It's because I do not have the soul power to support the Saint Blacksmith level. In the past ten thousand years, the Douluo Continent has seen the rapid development of soul conductors, which have become modernized. Gradually, the original absolute advantage of soul masters has disappeared, and even ordinary people can use most soul conductors and gain powerful combat abilities through them. Soul conductors have completely changed the entire continent."

"However, I must tell you that, ultimately, the Douluo Continent is still based on the development of soul masters. Therefore, no matter what profession, when it reaches the highest level, soul power and soul master rank will still play a decisive role. Just like how a god-level mecha master must have at least eight rings and be at least a Soul Douluo to reach that level. The same goes for us blacksmiths. Without a seventh-ring soul beast true body and a deep understanding of one's soul beast, it is impossible to reach the Saint Blacksmith level. I am troubled by this and will never become a Saint Blacksmith in this life. This is why, after you came to Donghai City, I did not strictly demand your forging, but hoped that you would improve your soul power. Even with your innate strength, once you reach the fifth-level grandmaster level, you will need strong mental and soul power support. So, you must work hard to cultivate. Don't be stingy with money; eat more food that is beneficial for cultivation at the academy."

"Yes!"

Mang Tian rarely spoke so much. Seeing the wistful look in his teacher's eyes, Tang Wulin felt a bit tense. Although he was still young, he was currently inferior to his peers in terms of soul power. Becoming a powerful soul master was no easy task, and he could only put in more effort to pursue it.

Mang Tian reached into his pocket and took out something that looked like a letter and handed it to Tang Wulin. "I have one more thing to do this time. I will give you this letter. It's from your father."

"Ah? Why didn't Dad call me on the soul conductor?" Tang Wulin had been busy with cultivation and self-improvement. He last contacted his family over a week ago.

"Take a look." Mang Tian looked at him with deep meaning and nodded.

Tang Wulin seemed to have a premonition and quickly opened the letter.

Inside the letter were two cards and a letter.

Tang Wulin took out the letter first, and it was written in his father's familiar handwriting.

"My son Wulin, when you receive this letter, your father and mother have already gone to a very distant place.

Father has always been selfish. To live a peaceful life, I made you suffer so much, even choosing the worst spirit soul for you, which you both looked forward to.

That night, I cried like a coward. I couldn't help you, and I made you start learning forging at such a young age. Although I don't regret this, I am very sorry for making you suffer so much.

In fact, Father is a mecha designer. In the early years, I was noticed by some forces because of a design blueprint and wanted to control everything about me. I chose to escape and brought your mother to Aolai City. From then on, we lived as ordinary people. However, now it seems that an ordinary life is not suitable for me. For you, Father is willing to return to my old profession. The two cards in the envelope, one is your identity card, and the other is a bank card that can be used throughout the continent. It contains the settlement fee given by the force that asked Father to be a designer, one million. It's enough for you to buy a century-old spirit soul.

This is all Father can do now. When Father earns more money, I will also transfer it to this card. Son, your talent is meant to reach the peak. Don't look back, always move forward. Remember Father's words: in this world, the only person you can rely on is yourself. Father believes that with your strength and ability, you will definitely reach the peak.

Don't try to find us. We won't contact you until we are absolutely sure of our safety. Your soul conductor number is known to Father. Once we settle down, Father will find you.

Father and Mother love you, and will always love you."

When Tang Wulin read the first sentence of the letter, his heart tightened. His father's words were simple, but every word was filled with love for him.

"Father, Mother!" Tang Wulin suddenly shouted and turned to rush out.

But in the next moment, he collided with Mang Tian's body, which was like a wall of copper and iron.

Mang Tian grabbed his shoulders with both hands, "They are fine, just temporarily far away. Wulin, you must be strong!"

Tears uncontrollably streamed down Tang Wulin's eyes. It was all for him, for money. Father and Mother had left because of him.

At that moment, the three months of longing instantly flooded his heart like a tidal wave. Clutching the letter, he was already sobbing uncontrollably.