As soon as those words were spoken, the other young forgers in the room could not help glancing toward Yun Mu and Tang Wulin.
The two of them had kept their identities well hidden. Although rumors had long circulated in their circle that Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua had taken another apprentice, no one knew who that apprentice was, much less seen him in person.
As for Yun Mu and Tang Wulin, neither had appeared at any Blacksmith Association events before, and both looked unfamiliar.
Mu Xi, on the other hand, was well known, and someone immediately chimed in.
Zheng Tianlin leaned forward and said with a smile, "Mu Xi, I heard you're already close to becoming a Third-Rank Forger, right? With your skill, you'd sweep the youth division. Winning the championship would be a piece of cake for you!"
"No, no, don't say that. I'm not confident I can win the championship."
Mu Xi hurriedly waved her hands, her face reddening slightly. As she spoke, she secretly glanced toward Yun Mu and Tang Wulin.
She knew perfectly well that if they truly competed, she might not be a match for either of them.
But the others did not know that. They thought she was merely being modest and continued encouraging her one after another. "Come on, Mu Xi, you're just too modest!"
"Exactly! Who in our association's youth division could possibly beat you?"
Just as they were talking, the Soul Guide Communicator in Yun Mu's pocket suddenly went "beep—".
He froze for a moment, then hurriedly took it out, wondering who would contact him at a time like this.
"Master?" When Yun Mu saw the name on the communicator, his hand trembled. Holy crap!
Why is he calling now?
He quickly answered, his voice a little higher than usual. "Master,