As the elevator slowly descended, Mu Xi turned to Su Qiu and said, "When the time comes, you'll have to go easy on me. Don't make me lose too badly."
"Hard to say." Su Qiu shook his head. "You'd better forge faster. If you're too late, all you'll be able to do is watch me draw the whole crowd's attention."
"Hmph." Mu Xi turned her head away.
Tang Wulin, feeling rather superfluous, awkwardly scratched his head.
The elevator doors opened. In a corner of the first-floor lobby, Master Cen Yue sat at a round table.
Several young people stood around him, all wearing blacksmith rank badges on their chests. The lowest rank among them was Level 2, while the highest was a young man in his twenties wearing a Level 4 badge.
"Master Cen!" Su Qiu stepped forward and gave a slight nod.
Master Cen Yue hurriedly rose to his feet, smiling. "You're here? Sit, quickly."
"Let me introduce you. This is my disciple, Tang Wenhao, a Level 4 Blacksmith. He'll be competing in the Adult Division this time." He pointed at the young man wearing the Level 4 badge.
This was a rare opportunity. He had to let his disciple make an appearance before Su Qiu, get acquainted with him, and leave an impression.
Once Su Qiu had grown stronger in the future, he would not be so easy to meet.
Only after emphasizing the introduction of his disciple did Cen Yue introduce the others one by one. "This is Zheng Tianlin, a Level 3 Blacksmith. And Li Mo and Zhang Lei, both outstanding among Level 2 Blacksmiths."
"Hello." The few of them stepped forward and saluted respectfully.
Within the East Sea Blacksmith Association, Su Qiu was practically a legend.
"Don't be so formal." Su Qiu waved a hand.