Designer

"Don't worry, Little Ze. If you want to study Mech Design, I'll take care of finding you a professional teacher. I guarantee I'll get you the best one!" Wang Mu promised, patting his chest.

"Thank you, Uncle Wang. I'll let you know in a bit."

After ending the Soul Tool Communication call, Luo Ze decided to return to school first and ask Teacher Li about the basics of being a Designer.

After returning to school, Teacher Li was somewhat surprised to hear that Luo Ze wanted to study design. His records showed that he possessed a Beast Martial Soul and was a Battle Soul Master. Wouldn't studying design make him too specialized in one area?

However, she did not ask any further questions. Respecting a student's choice was also a lesson every teacher had to learn.

"Here are some materials on Designers that I compiled, along with a few Design Blueprints. You can take them and use them as references."

"If you feel that you have more talent in design, it would be best to have your parents hire an excellent Designer as your teacher and build a solid foundation."

"Otherwise, once you enter an Intermediate Academy, the demanding courses will leave you with no time to attend to your Second Profession," Teacher Li said slowly, offering her opinion.

"Mm, thank you, Teacher Li!" Luo Ze bowed in gratitude.

He then left with Na'er and headed to the school field. A quiet environment was more conducive to improving concentration.

It was currently the second class of the afternoon. Most students were in their classrooms studying cultural subjects, while only a handful of Soul Masters were diligently cultivating. The field was practically empty.

The two sat beneath the shade of a tree. One carefully studied the materials, while the other leaned against his shoulder, enjoying the peaceful afternoon.

The autumn breeze brushed gently across their faces, soothing and tranquil. Na'er turned her head and gazed happily at Luo Ze, who was immersed in his reading.

She parted her lips slightly, but then slowly closed them again, reluctant to disturb him. Instead, she leaned closer and tilted her gaze toward the materials in his hands.

The materials Teacher Li had given him were extremely detailed. Even scenes that could not be described through words alone had been vividly presented through her skillful work.

"I've decided. I'm going to study design!" Luo Ze suddenly said.

"You decided so quickly? Aren't you going to think it over more carefully?" Na'er asked in surprise.

Na'er had also quickly skimmed through the introductory materials on Designers in Luo Ze's hands.

The process was complicated and required intense concentration, especially during the final Formation Core design. One mistake, and everything designed beforehand would be wasted.

The difficulty was comparable to a Blacksmith sensing the spiritual essence within metal. It greatly tested a Designer's patience, focus, and control.

Na'er hoped Luo Ze would reconsider carefully. Rather than taking a risk, it would be better to choose the more reliable path of blacksmithing. At least the risks would be greatly reduced.

"Trust me, Na'er. I'll definitely succeed!" Luo Ze said confidently.

"Of course I believe in you. I just don't want anything to happen to you..." Na'er said.

"Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to me. I couldn't bear to leave you behind." Luo Ze hugged Na'er and promised.

"Mm! I believe in you, Brother!" Na'er replied, hugging Luo Ze.

Having made his decision, Luo Ze called Wang Mu and told him that he wanted to study design.

Wang Mu was not surprised when he heard this.

The president of the association, Mang Tian, had just finished a call with him. Naturally, the purpose had been to ask him to persuade Luo Ze to join the Blacksmith Association and not waste his talent.

"Alright. Since you've made your decision, I'll contact a teacher for you immediately. But let me warn you first: this professional teacher's teaching methods are very strict," Wang Mu said slowly.

"I'm not afraid of strictness. As long as I can learn design, I can endure any hardship!" Luo Ze said.

"Good. That's the spirit. Just as expected of Elder Long's Grandson. Wait for my message!"

Wang Mu ended the call and informed Elder Long, who was currently at Spirit Pagoda headquarters, that Luo Ze wanted to study design.

"That's how things stand. I'll have the president of Eastsea's Design Association come teach him. What do you think?" Wang Mu asked for instructions.

"Was it Little Ze's own choice?" Elder Long asked.

"Yes. That child is very opinionated. Ordinary people truly can't interfere with his decisions," Wang Mu replied.

"Hahaha, that brat. I'll find someone for him when I return after some time. Tell him to cultivate properly and not use his Soul Skills."

"Yes, Pagoda Master!"

The next day, at Red Mountain Academy's coffee shop.

Looking at the coffee in his cup, which had both an awful color and smell, Luo Ze curled his lip in disgust. If he weren't afraid of getting sleepy during first period, he would never drink something this bitter.

"Brother, you've been staring at it forever. The waitress said it tastes best while it's hot, so hurry up and drink it!" Na'er urged as she ate a large meat bun.

Luo Ze nodded. Frowning at the coffee, whose color was even more terrifying than Chinese medicine, he gritted his teeth and gulped it all down while it was still somewhat warm.

"So bitter! Is this poison?!" Luo Ze cried out in agony, his mouth puckered as though his tongue no longer belonged to him.

"Hahaha, serves you right for staying up all night!"

As she spoke, Na'er handed Luo Ze the sweetened honey water she had prepared beforehand, urging him to drink it quickly.

Just then, a figure suddenly blocked the sunlight before Luo Ze. Tang Wulin appeared, sporting panda eyes.

"Morning, Brother Luo," Tang Wulin greeted weakly.

"Hmm?! What happened to you? Did you get jumped?!" Seeing Tang Wulin in this state, Luo Ze was instantly wide awake. He stared at him in disbelief.

"Isn't it all because of Teacher Mang Tian? He spent the entire night talking to me so I could get you to join the Blacksmith Association. Brother Luo, save your brother here! Just join the Blacksmith Association already!" Tang Wulin said painfully, grabbing Luo Ze's hand.

"Sorry, but after reading the Designer materials Teacher Li gave me, I feel that being a Designer suits me better!" Luo Ze said with a smile.

Tang Wulin felt as if thunder had struck from a clear sky. He froze completely, as though turned to stone.

"What?! You're studying design? I didn't hear that wrong, did I, Brother Luo?" Tang Wulin raised his brows and could not help pricking up his ears to confirm what he had heard.

Luo Ze crossed his legs and yawned, answering unhurriedly, "You heard right. I confirmed it just last night. I'm going to become a Mecha Designer."

At that, Tang Wulin could no longer hold it together. Wasn't this simply nonsense?!

A Battle Soul Master studying design? Wasn't that like making a support take the front line? It was utterly absurd!

"No, no. I wouldn't care even if you went to study to become a Repairer, but you're a Battle Soul Master. Studying design—isn't that like lifting a stone only to smash your own foot?" Tang Wulin could not understand.

"Relax. Do you really think I'm the kind of person who acts recklessly? I must have thought it through carefully!" Luo Ze said seriously.

In any case, he would never tell Tang Wulin that his First Soul Skill was for control and weakening. For a Battle Soul Master, that was simply too embarrassing.

In Teacher Li's words, it was downright heretical. If word got out, it would scare people to death!