Eastsea Academy, Roommates

"Simply put, when you use Hundred Refinements to purify metal, a three-stage Iterative Hammer can save you at least half the time.

The force of the two Iterative Hammer strikes will be seventy percent and fifty percent of your initial strength, respectively.

Once you master the effects of the Iterative Hammer, your forging will yield twice the results with half the effort."

Mang Tian glanced at Tang Wulin. The boy's tungsten steel hammer did not have the Iterative Hammer effect.

Although he would still be able to go far on the path of forging, it would likely be very difficult for him to close the gap with Long Yuan.

He knew that over the past year, Tang Wulin had constantly been motivated by Long Yuan and had put in nearly twice as much effort as him.

Yet even so, he had failed to catch up to Long Yuan's forging level.

In terms of innate conditions and forging talent, Tang Wulin was inferior to Long Yuan by far more than just a little.

"So, Long Yuan, practice diligently and master the Iterative Hammer as soon as possible!"

Mang Tian then said to Tang Wulin, "Wulin, you need to work even harder as well. There are many forging masters in Eastsea City. Once you get there, you must not slack off.

Try not to use this pair of Forging Hammers in front of others.

Competition among forging masters is fierce. If someone discovers your Forging Hammers, you may very well be harmed and robbed for them!"

A man's wealth could bring him disaster. Things that needed to be concealed should still be kept hidden.

"Also, these are works from my early years. Each has a capacity of one-eighth of a cubic meter, just right for you two!"

As he spoke, Mang Tian took out two metal rings from his clothes. They looked dull and gray, yet both were forged from Thousand-Tempered Silver.

He gave one each to Tang Wulin and Long Yuan.

The two looked at them, astonishment appearing on their faces. These were Storage Soul Guidance Devices.

"Teacher, these are too precious!"

After realizing they were Soul Guidance Devices, Long Yuan said.

"These are only the lowest-grade Storage Soul Guidance Devices. They aren't worth much!"

As he spoke, Mang Tian put them on the two boys' wrists.

The Sunken Silver Rings automatically closed according to the size of their wrists, fitting snugly around them.

"From now on, you can store your Forging Hammers in here. Inject Soul Power into them, then use your thoughts to sense and control them.

All right, go back. Pack your things, and come see me once more before you leave for Eastsea City.

You won't need to come here again for the time being!"

Afterward, the two injected Soul Power into the rings. With a thought, they placed their two Thousand-Tempered Tungsten Steel Hammers into the Sunken Silver Rings.

After bidding Mang Tian farewell, they each returned home.

Eastsea City! The second-largest city on the eastern coast of the Sun Moon Federation.

It was also an important city for ports, maritime transport, and the development of marine resources.

Thanks to the use of marine resources, Eastsea City's population of more than three million was very prosperous.

At Eastsea City's Soul Guidance Train Station, a train slowly pulled in and came to a stop. Many people carrying large bags and small luggage stepped down from it.

They had clearly all come from other places.

Amid the bustling crowd, Long Yuan and Tang Wulin carried their luggage on their backs as they curiously looked around.

Although arriving in an unfamiliar city brought the two of them a little discomfort, they were only nine years old and full of curiosity about new things.

Before long, they gradually adapted.

"Long Yuan, there are so many people here. I can't find my bearings!"

"I'm a little confused too. Let's find a Law Enforcement Uncle and ask for directions!"

After getting off the train, Long Yuan and Tang Wulin were both a little lost, unable to tell east from west.

"Hello, Law Enforcement Uncle. May I ask where the Eastsea Academy shuttle bus is?"

Before long, the two arrived before a Law Enforcement Uncle in uniform and politely asked about the Eastsea Academy shuttle bus.

"Over there!"

The Law Enforcement Uncle smiled faintly at them and pointed into the distance.

"Thank you, Uncle!"

After thanking him, the two quickly rushed in that direction.

Before long, they arrived at a spot marked by a sign bearing the four words "Eastsea Academy."

There were tables and chairs beneath the sign. Several young men and women who looked seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in blue tracksuits, were sitting behind the table.

"Little brothers, are you here to register?"

Just as Long Yuan and Tang Wulin sat down, a black-haired girl walked over and looked at them curiously.

The black-haired girl had phoenix eyes, a well-proportioned figure, sweet features, and a very approachable air.

"Yes. May I ask, are you a senior student?"

Long Yuan nodded politely at the girl as he asked.

Hearing him, the girl looked surprised, and the others turned to look as well.

"Wow, seriously? How old are you two? You're already here to enroll at Eastsea Academy?"

Liu Yu Xin could hardly believe her eyes. She handed them a form. "You two little brothers, I'm Liu Yu Xin, a first-year student in Eastsea Academy's senior division, and I'm in charge of receiving new students this time.

I'm your senior, you know.

Here, fill out the forms first, then show me your recommendation letters from your junior academies!"

As she spoke, she lowered her head to look at the two of them.

Liu Yu Xin had medium-length hair tied into a neat ponytail, a slender neck, fair skin, delicate features, and an elegant temperament.

"Tang Wulin, nine years old, Level 11 Plant-type Soul Master, martial soul: Blue Silver Grass.

Hm? Your martial soul is actually Blue Silver Grass? Reaching Level 11 at just nine years old must not have been easy!"

Liu Yu Xin took Tang Wulin's form and looked it over, surprise appearing in her beautiful eyes.

The corners of her mouth twitched, and her voice even trembled slightly.

Wasn't Blue Silver Grass a useless martial soul? It was very difficult to cultivate.

She had not expected Tang Wulin to have reached Level 11 at the age of nine. She was utterly stunned.

"Wow, you're nine too? Your martial soul is actually a White Dragon, and your Soul Power has reached Level 15? You... you're far too outstanding!"

When Liu Yu Xin saw Long Yuan's information form, she became even less composed.

Red Mountain Academy in Aolai City had actually nurtured two such exceptional Soul Masters.

What kind of junior Soul Master Academy was that?

"Just luck."

Long Yuan nodded and replied blandly.

If the bottom of the form had not stated that the academy required all information to be filled in truthfully, he really would not have wanted to be so conspicuous.

As a newcomer, it was still better to keep a low profile.

After Liu Yu Xin handled some enrollment procedures for the two of them, she waited for several more new students and their parents to arrive, then led everyone onto a soul-guided bus bound for Eastsea Academy.

"We've arrived at the academy. Everyone, please get off!"

Before long, they arrived at Eastsea Academy.

Afterward, everyone got off the bus and entered the academy together with the senior students who had received them.

"That way is the Dean's Office. Go register there! The middle school dormitories are behind the teaching building. If you need anything in the future, you can come find me in the senior division. I'm in First Grade Class One of the senior division!"

After giving Long Yuan and Tang Wulin a few instructions, Liu Yu Xin went off to receive the other new students.

Some time later, Long Yuan and Tang Wulin successfully completed their enrollment procedures and officially entered the academy.

Since they had arrived together, they were assigned to the same dormitory and the same class.

"Hello, everyone. We're new here. My name is Long Yuan, and his name is Tang Wulin!"

After entering Dormitory 205, Long Yuan cupped his hands and introduced them to the people inside.

There were already three people inside.

"You newcomers, clean up the dorm first!"

Two of them greeted Long Yuan and Tang Wulin politely.

The other did not even raise his head. Pointing at the floor, he gave the order.

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