Top-Tier HR and Miscellaneous Crafting Prodigy

Making up yesterday's third update: Chapter 661! 1/5!

"You two, what are you standing around for? Get over here already!" Tao Hongjing beckoned to the two young men behind him.

One wore a Daoist robe and possessed a temperament very similar to Tao Hongjing's. The other had an upright, unremarkable face. Upon hearing this, the two stepped forward together and knelt before Xu Kun.

"Disciples Xu Xun and Guo Yuzhang pay respects to Martial Granduncle!"

"Martial nephews, what is this?" Xu Kun helped the two up as he looked curiously at Tao Hongjing.

Tao Hongjing smiled. "These two disappointing disciples of mine will have to trouble you, Little Martial Uncle, to train from now on!"

Tao Hongjing's disciples?

"The two of them have only recently entered the A-grade Forging Art realm and are both forging masters. Both specialize in sword forging. In terms of Forging Art, Yuzhang may be slightly stronger, but Little Xun..."

Tao Hongjing stepped forward and patted Xu Xun on the shoulder. "Like me, he cultivates both alchemy and forging. Besides A-grade Forging Art, he also possesses B-grade medicine refining skills!"

It was obvious that Tao Hongjing thought highly of Xu Xun. He likely regarded him as his final disciple!

"Little Martial Uncle, Little Xun is from the same clan as you. I hope you'll look after him well in the future."

"Of course!" Xu Kun was overjoyed.

"And this one..." Tao Hongjing looked toward the last forging master he had invited.

The somewhat dull-looking man, who did not appear particularly old, hurriedly stepped forward.

He stammered, "Dis... disciple... Ma-Ma-Ma-Ma-Ma..."

Xu Kun: ...

Everyone: ...

They only heard him repeat "Ma" for ages, unable to get anything more out.

A glint flashed in Xu Kun's eyes. He met the man's gaze directly and smiled lightly. "Don't